Facundo Campazzo selected the top Argentinian playing abroad in last week's games

Here is the weekly review of the top performing Argentinian players, who play currently abroad.

Facundo Campazzo

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91, currently plays in Spain). He was the major contributor in a Real Madrid's victory against the 12th-ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (4-6) 79-68 in a derby game in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. Campazzo recorded 13 points, 3 assists and 5 steals in 26 minutes on the court. Real Madridis placed in the Liga Endesa. It's Campazzo's fourth season with the team. This year he averages: 9.8ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.7apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 57.1%(16-28), 3FGP: 36.1% and FT: 85.0% in nine games he played so far. Campazzo 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). He could not help Zaragoza in their last game on Sunday. Despite Brussino's very good performance his team was edged 103-102 at home by the much lower-ranked La ICL Manresa (#8). He recorded 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Brussino's overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.2apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 44.7%, 3FGP: 35.9% and FT: 73.7%. He played for the Argentinian national team in 2019.

Luca Vildoza

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Luca Vildoza (191-95, currently plays in Spain). Vildoza led Baskonia to a victory over the ninth-ranked Blusens Monbus (5-5) 80-74 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday night. He was MVP of the game. Vildoza scored 19 points, made 5 passes and 3 steals in 28 minutes. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (8-3) is placed fourth in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's fourth 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: 13.1ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.9apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 51.9% and FT: 83.3% in 11 games. Vildoza played for the Argentinian national team one years ago.

Stefano Pierotti

   #4. Point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-98, currently plays in Brazil) was the main contributor in a 2-point Campo Mourao's victory against the league outsider UniFacisa (0-2) 88-86 in the Brazilian NBB in Thursday night's game. He was the best player in that game. Pierotti recorded 31 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists. VIPTech Campo Mourao Basquet (1-2) is placed ninth in the NBB. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Pierotti has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.0ppg, 6.3rpg and 6.3apg. Pierotti used to play for the Argentinian U18 national team back in 2016.

Leandro Bolmaro

   #5. U19 international swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 16th-ranked Real Betis (2-8) crushing them 82-53 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday. He scored 9 points and added 3 assists in 22 minutes. FC Barcelona Lassa (8-2) is placed third in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. This year Bolmaro's overall stats are: 3.9ppg, 1.1rpg and 2.0apg in nine games. He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team last year.

Carlos Delfino

   #6. 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 in Sunday night's game. He recorded 18 points, 4 assists and 4 steals (made all of his five free throws) in 32 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 just started, so everything may happen. This year Delfino has relatively solid stats: 13.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in five games. He is a former international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team four years ago.

Luis Scola

   #7. International power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in Italy) contributed to an Openjobmetis VA's victory against the fourth-ranked Virtus Roma (0-6) 98-88 in the Italian Serie A in Sunday night's game. He was the top player that evening. Scola recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 15 rebounds. He also added 4 assists. Openjobmetis Vareseis placed in Group A. It's Scola's first season with the team. This year Scola has very high stats. He averages: 23.3ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.4spg. Scola used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Franco Balbi

   #8. Point guard Franco Balbi (188-89, currently plays in Brazil) contributed to Flamengo's victory against the league outsider UniFacisa (0-2) 86-79 in the Brazilian NBB last Saturday. He recorded 17 points and added 3 assists in 27 minutes. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (3-0) is placed first in the NBB. 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. Balbi has reliable stats this year: 13.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.7apg and 1.7spg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2018.

Luciano Chuzito Gonzalez

   #9. International guard Luciano Chuzito Gonzalez (194-90, currently plays in Brazil) is a teammate of previously mentioned Franco Balbi. But that was another game of his team in Brazilian NBB which we would like to mention. Gonzalez contributed to Flamengo's victory against the closely-ranked Fortaleza (2-1) 82-69. He recorded 14 points and added 3 assists. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (3-0) is placed first in the NBB. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. Gonzalez averaged so far 10.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.7apg. He is also in the roster of the Argentinian national team.

Juan Pablo Vaulet

   #10. 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 contributed to a 1-point La ICL Manresa's victory against 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: 7.6ppg and 3.1rpg in 11 games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.

   #11. Former international center Daniel Amigo (208-95, college: Denver, currently plays in Lithuania) was not able to help P.Zvaigzdes in their game against Neptunas in the Lithuanian LKL. Amigo scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. His team was defeated 80-74. Amigo has averaged so far 7.3ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.3apg. He is a naturalized American. Amigo used to play for the Argentinian national team three years ago. Strangely he has never played in Argentina.

   #12. Former international forward Matias Sandes (202-84, currently plays in Uruguay) was not able to secure a victory for Hebraica in their game against Trouville in the Uruguayan LUB. Sandes scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 28 minutes. His team lost 64-69. Sandes has averaged so far 7.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg in four games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2017.

   #13. International forward Gabriel Deck (198-95, currently plays in Euroleague) is a teammate of previously mentioned Facundo Campazzo. However that was another game of his team in Euroleague which brought him to that list. Deck managed to help Real Madrid to win against the 13th-ranked Crvena Zvezda 73-67. He scored only 3 points. Deck has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 2.8rpg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

   #14. International point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-89, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Gipuzkoa (1-8) in their last game. Despite Faggiano's good performance the bottom-ranked Gipuzkoa was crushed 104-69 on the road by the much higher-ranked (#7) Unicaja Malaga. He scored 11 points, made 4 passes and 3 steals in 22 minutes. Faggiano has averaged so far 6.9ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.6apg and 1.6spg in nine games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

   #15. International forward Facundo Pinero (202-88, currently plays in Mexico) couldn't help Aaguacateros (13-5) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Pinero's good performance the second-placed Aaguacateros was defeated 74-66 on their home court in Michoacan by the lower-ranked Fuerza Regia (#3) in the West group. He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Pinero averaged so far 10.1ppg, 4.6rpg and 2.2apg. He is also in the roster of the Argentinian national team.


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

   #1. Experienced Damian Tintorelli (205-C-81, currently plays in Uruguay) led Trouville to a victory over the fifth-ranked Hebraica (1-4) 69-64 in a derby game in the Uruguayan LUB on Tuesday night. Tintorelli was the top player that evening. He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 15 rebounds. Tintorelli also added 2 blocks. Club Trouville Montevideo (2-3) is placed fourth in Places 1-6 group. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. It's Tintorelli's first season with the team. This year he has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 10.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3bpg. Tintorelli has a dual citizenship: Italian and Argentinian.

   #2. Federico Mariani (190-G/F-92, currently plays in Uruguay) is a teammate of previously mentioned Damian Tintorelli. But that was another game of his team in Uruguayan LUB which we would like to mention. Mariani could not help Trouville (2-3) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed Trouville (2-3) was defeated 81-68 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Hebraica (#5) in the Places 1-6 group. Mariani was the top scorer with 24 points. He also added 4 assists. Mariani has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 20.0ppg, 4.5rpg, 4.3apg and 1.3spg.

   #3. 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 on Sunday night. Forray 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 his total stats are: 7.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 3.5apg and 1.5spg in eight games he played so far. Forray is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #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 on Sunday night. 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. 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 in Sunday night's game. 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 Cerella and Forray above he also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #6. Juan Davini (185-G-98, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Picken Claret (2-2) in their last game. Despite Davini's very good performance Picken Claret (#5) was edged 79-78 at home by the lower-ranked (#8) Torrent 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) in 29 minutes. Davini has averaged so far 9.5ppg and 3.3rpg in four games. Similarly like three previous players above, he holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.

   #7. Juan Martin Orellano (199-PG-89, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in Santurtzi's victory against the 11th-ranked Goierri 87-70 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. Orellano was the top player that evening. He scored 23 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Orellano averaged so far 13.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 3.7apg and 2.0spg. He has Argentinian and Spanish nationalities.

   #8. Joaquin Shuchman (191-SG-95, currently plays in Israel) contributed to a 2-point Hapoel Tel-Aviv's victory against the closely-ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona 82-80 in the Israeli Winner League in Thursday night's game. Shuchman scored 5 points in 17 minutes. Shuchman has averaged so far 2.5ppg and 3.0rpg in two games. He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Israeli.

   #9. Juan Sutina (192-G-90, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Pas Pielagos' victory against the ninth-ranked Cantbasket 73-66 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Saturday. Sutina was the top player that evening. He scored 26 points (!!!) and grabbed 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). This season Sutina has very high stats. He averages: 19.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.5apg and 2.0spg. Sutina holds both Argentinian and Spanish passports.

   #10. Bruno Pallotti (182-PG-98, currently plays in Spain) helped Xiria win their game against the 11th-ranked Costa Artraba 87-82 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. He was the top player that evening. Pallotti scored 24 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 28 minutes. Pallotti has very impressive stats this year: 20.0ppg, 3.5rpg and 2.0apg in two games.