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

We bring you last week's top performances from Argentinians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Nicolas Laprovittola

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Spanish team Real Madrid to a victory over the ninth-ranked Olympiacos (7-7) 86-82 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game. Laprovittola was MVP of the game. He scored 19 points and added 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) in 32 minutes on the court. Real Madrid (10-5) is placed third in the Euroleague. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. This year Laprovittola averages: 5.1ppg, 1.4rpg, 3.5apg, 2FGP: 35.3% and FT: 94.7%(18-19) in 13 games he played so far. He played for the Argentinian senior national team one years ago.

Gabriel Deck

   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Gabriel Deck (198-95, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola. But that was another game of his team in Spanish Liga Endesa which we would like to mention. Deck was the major contributor in a Real Madrid's victory against the seventh-ranked Unicaja Malaga (8-5) 91-84. He scored 16 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Real Madrid (14-0) is placed first in the Liga Endesa. So far his team won all fourteen games in the Regular Season. Deck's overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 69.6%(32-46), 3FGP: 46.2%(6-13) and FT: 85.0%. He played for the Argentinian national team in 2019.

Stefano Pierotti

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U18 international point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-98, currently plays in Brazil). Pierotti was the main contributor in a Campo Mourao's victory against one of league's weakest teams Caxias do Sul (1-10) crushing them 96-76 in the Brazilian NBB on Sunday night. He was the best player in that game. Pierotti scored 37 points (!!!), had 4 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 3 balls in 33 minutes. VIPTech Campo Mourao Basquet (3-8) is placed 13th in the NBB. They ended the series of three consecutive loses. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Pierotti's first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Pierotti averages: 15.7ppg, 4.7rpg, 5.4apg, 2FGP: 42.0%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 77.3% in 11 games. He played for the Argentinian U18 national team four years ago.

Leandro Bolmaro

   #4. An experienced swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a FC Barcelona's victory against the closely-ranked Joventut (9-5) 88-74 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. Bolmaro scored 9 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists (went 5 for 5 at the free throw line). FC Barcelona Lassa (12-3) is placed third in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Bolmaro's overall stats this season are: 4.1ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.6apg. He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team last year.

Franco Balbi

   #5. Former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-89, currently plays in Brazil) helped Flamengo win their game against Cerrado crushing them 87-67 in the Brazilian NBB last Monday. Balbi was the top player that evening. He recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in 31 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (4-0) is placed first in the NBB. So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. Balbi has relatively good stats this year: 10.6ppg, 3.1rpg, 5.6apg and 1.2spg in 12 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team two years ago.

Carlos Delfino

   #6. Small forward Carlos Delfino (198-82, currently plays in Italy) helped Pesaro win their game against the second-ranked Brindisi (4-2) 92-81 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday night. Delfino was the top player that evening. He scored 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. 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. This season Delfino has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.4apg. He is a former international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team four years ago.

Luca Vildoza

   #7. International guard Luca Vildoza (191-95, currently plays in Spain) helped Baskonia win their game against the closely-ranked CB Canarias (12-2) 79-72 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. Vildoza scored 8 points, made 9 passes and 3 steals in 22 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (11-4) is placed fourth in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be extremely important. Vildoza is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Baskonia's roster. He has reliable stats this season: 11.7ppg, 1.4rpg, 4.2apg and 1.8spg in 13 games. Vildoza used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Luis Scola

   #8. Power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in Italy) could not help Openjobmetis VA (2-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Openjobmetis VA (2-1) was defeated 89-76 on the road by the second-ranked Reggio Emilia in the Group A. Scola was the top scorer with 21 points. He also added 5 rebounds (was perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line). This season Scola has very high stats. He averages: 21.6ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg. Scola used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Nicolas Brussino

   #9. International forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) helped his Spanish team Zaragoza win their game against the third-ranked Szombathely (1-2) 85-76 in the Basketball Champions League on Wednesday night. He recorded 9 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 20 minutes. Casademont Zaragoza (3-0) is placed first in group D. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. There are only two games left until the end of the Basketball Champions League Regular Season. Brussino's stats this year are: 13.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.0apg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Luciano Chuzito Gonzalez

   #10. Guard Luciano Chuzito Gonzalez (194-90, currently plays in Brazil) is a teammate of previously mentioned Franco Balbi. However that was another game of his team in Brazilian NBB which brought him to that list. Gonzalez helped Flamengo win their game against the 14th-ranked Brasilia (2-10) crushing them 103-74. He scored 15 points in 21 minutes. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (4-0) is placed first in the NBB. So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season. Gonzalez averaged so far 14.1ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg in 12 games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.

   #11. International center Marcos Delia (209-92, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Italy) helped Trieste win their game against the ninth-ranked Trento 92-82 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night. Delia was the top player that evening. He scored 19 points, had 6 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Delia averaged so far 11.6ppg and 4.4rpg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

   #12. International point guard Lucio Redivo (184-94, currently plays in Italy) helped Casale win their game against the 12th-ranked Verona 93-87 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) in Wednesday night's game. Redivo was the top player that evening. He recorded 31 points (!!!) and added 4 assists in 34 minutes. Redivo has very impressive stats this year: 27.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.3apg and 1.3spg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

   #13. International point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-89, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Spain) helped Gipuzkoa win their game against the ninth-ranked Andorra 86-82 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday. Faggiano scored 12 points, made 8 passes and 5 steals. Faggiano's overall stats this season are: 6.7ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.4apg and 1.4spg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

   #14. Former international guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) is a teammate of previously mentioned Marcos Delia and both played together in the last Italian Serie A game. Fernandez helped Trieste win their game against the ninth-ranked Trento 92-82. He scored 14 points and added 5 passes in 23 minutes. This year Fernandez's overall stats are: 9.0ppg, 2.4rpg, 5.1apg and 1.1spg in eight games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2014.

   #15. International small forward Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-96, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help La ICL Manresa in their game against Burgos in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Vaulet scored only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His team was defeated 91-80. Vaulet's total stats this season are: 7.5ppg and 3.2rpg. 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 Andres Forray (188-PG-86, currently plays in Italy). Forray could not help Trento (3-0) to beat Trieste (3-3). He scored 8 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Trento was defeated 92-82 on the road by the lower-ranked Trieste (#3) in the Group C. Forray has been at the team for ten years. Forray's overall stats this season are: 6.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.7apg and 1.3spg. He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.

   #2. Nicolas Ferreyra (181-PG-85, currently plays in Brazil) was not able to help Caxias do Sul (1-10) in their last game. Despite Ferreyra's very good performance Caxias do Sul was badly defeated 109-89 at home by the leading Sao Paulo. He was the second best scorer with 17 points in 29 minutes. It was Caxias do Sul's tenth consecutive loss in a row. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. Ferreyra averaged so far 11.6ppg, 2.1rpg and 3.5apg in 11 games he played so far.

   #3. Ariel Filloy (190-PG-87, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Pesaro (2-1) in their game against Fortitudo BO in the Italian Serie A. He scored 5 points in 20 minutes. Pesaro (#2) lost 70-78 on their home court in Pesaro to the lower-ranked (#3) Fortitudo BO in the Group D. This year Filloy's total stats are: 7.2ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.3apg in 11 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #4. Min-Soo Kim (200-C-82, currently plays in South Korea) couldn't help SK Knights (11-11) in their game against Mobis Phoebus (11-11) in the South Korean KBL. Kim recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. SK Knights were edged 89-86 in Ulsan by the higher-ranked Mobis Phoebus (#4). It was SK Knights' fifth consecutive loss in a row. Kim has been at the team for eleven years. His total stats this season are: 5.8ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.4apg. Kim has both South Korean and Argentinian nationalities.

   #5. Donovan Johnson (201-F-92, college: KWC, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to a Manchester Giants' victory against the leader Plymouth Raiders (5-1) 88-79 in the British BBL on Sunday night. He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 36 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group 2. Manchester Giants (3-1) is placed first. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Johnson's total stats are: 6.3ppg and 5.2rpg in six games. He is a naturalized American.

   #6. Albano Chiarastella (197-F-85, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Agrigento (2-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Chiarastella's very good performance Agrigento (#8) was edged 70-69 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked Ragusa (#3) in the Group B. He recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 11 rebounds. Chiarastella also added 3 assists. Chiarastella's total stats this season are: 10.0ppg, 8.0rpg and 3.8apg. He also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #7. Ezequiel Herrera (185-SG-96, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Avila (1-5) in their last game. Despite Herrera's very good performance Avila (#10) lost 71-86 in Santander to the second-ranked Cantbasket in the Group A-B. He was the top scorer with 16 points. Herrera also added 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 29 minutes. Herrera averaged so far 11.8ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.8apg and 2.0spg in five games. He holds both Argentinian and Spanish passports.

   #8. Juan Martin Orellano (199-PG-89, currently plays in Spain) led Santurtzi to a victory over the fourth-ranked Mondragon 79-61 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Saturday night's game. Orellano was the top player that evening. He recorded 27 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes. Orellano has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 5.8apg and 2.7spg in six games. Orellano has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish.

   #9. Romeao Ferguson (196-G, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Lipscomb win their game against the Trevecca Nazarene University 61-45 in a derby game in the NCAA on Tuesday night. He scored 14 points and had 3 steals in 32 minutes. Ferguson averaged so far 11.6ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5spg in eight games. He is a naturalized American. Strangely Ferguson has never played in Argentina.

   #10. Bruno Pallotti (182-PG-98, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in Xiria's victory against the eighth-ranked Leon 93-79 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Sunday night's game. He was the top player that evening. Pallotti recorded 27 points (!!!) and added 4 passes. This season Pallotti has very high stats. He averages: 21.4ppg, 4.2rpg and 4.0apg.