Leandro Bolmaro 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.

Leandro Bolmaro

   #1. This week's number one is an experienced former U19 international swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain). He led FC Barcelona to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked La ICL Manresa (8-9) crushing them 99-76 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game. Bolmaro recorded 11 points in only a mere 13 minutes on the court. FC Barcelona Lassa (15-3) is placed second in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. This year Bolmaro averages: 4.1ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 44.0%, 3FGP: 27.8% and FT: 94.3%(33-35) in 17 games he played so far. He played for the Argentinian U19 national team two years ago.

Nicolas Laprovittola

   #2. Second place goes to former international guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Euroleague). Laprovittola could not help Real Madrid (12-6) to beat Armani Milano (10-7). He scored 8 points. Real Madrid was defeated 80-76 at home by the lower-ranked Armani Milano (#7). They ended the series of six consecutive victories. Laprovittola's overall stats this season are: 5.8ppg, 1.5rpg, 3.5apg, 2FGP: 42.3%, 3FGP: 31.4% and FT: 95.7%(22-23). He played for the Argentinian national team in 2019.

Luca Vildoza

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Luca Vildoza (191-95, currently plays in Euroleague). Vildoza led his Spanish team Baskonia to a victory against the league leader CSKA (14-4) 95-93 in the Euroleague on Thursday night. He scored 12 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals in 20 minutes. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (9-9) is placed tenth in the Euroleague. It's Vildoza's fourth season with the team. Vildoza has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.3apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 47.8%, 3FGP: 38.4% and FT: 72.0% in 16 games. He played for the Argentinian national team two years ago.

Carlos Delfino

   #4. Small forward Carlos Delfino (198-82, currently plays in Italy) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Pesaro (2-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Delfino's very good performance Pesaro was defeated 97-93 on the road by the leading Armani Milano. He was the top scorer with 23 points. Delfino also added 5 rebounds. It's Delfino's first season with the team. This year he has relatively solid stats: 13.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg. Delfino has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2016.

Juan Pablo Vaulet

   #5. International small forward Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-96, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Leandro Bolmaro in the Spanish Liga Endesa last game. Vaulet was not able to secure a victory for La ICL Manresa (8-9) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance La ICL Manresa was crushed 99-76 in Barcelona by the second-ranked FC Barcelona. Vaulet recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 11 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks. Vaulet's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial. Vaulet's overall stats this season are: 7.9ppg and 4.0rpg. He is another player who holds two passports: Polish and Argentinian. Vaulet plays currently for the Argentinian national team.

Gabriel Deck

   #6. Forward Gabriel Deck (198-95, currently plays in Euroleague) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola and both played together in the last Euroleague game. Deck couldn't help Real Madrid (12-6) in their game against Armani Milano (10-7). He scored 6 points. Real Madrid was defeated 80-76 on their home court in Madrid by the lower-ranked Armani Milano (#7). Deck's overall stats this season are: 5.2ppg and 2.8rpg. He is a former international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team two years ago.

Stefano Pierotti

   #7. Former U18 international point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-98, currently plays in Brazil) was the major contributor in a Campo Mourao's victory against the closely-ranked Mogi (1-2) 92-86 in the Brazilian NBB on Monday night. Pierotti scored 17 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 29 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. VIPTech Campo Mourao Basquetis placed in the NBB. Pierotti has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 4.3rpg and 4.9apg in 15 games. He used to play for the Argentinian U18 national team five years ago.

Facundo Campazzo

   #8. Point guard Facundo Campazzo (180-91, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an easy victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-7) 124-109 in the NBA in Sunday night's game. Campazzo scored 15 points and had 3 steals. The Denver Nuggets have 5-5 record this season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Campazzo's overall stats this year are: 4.7ppg and 1.4apg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2019.

Lucio Redivo

   #9. Former international point guard Lucio Redivo (184-94, currently plays in Italy) led Casale to a victory over the tenth-ranked Treviglio (3-5) 88-77 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Sunday. Redivo was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists in 34 minutes. JB Casale Monferrato (5-4) is placed seventh in Group A. Redivo has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 23.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.6apg and 1.8spg in five games. Redivo used to play for the Argentinian national team two years ago.

Juan Fernandez

   #10. Guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Trieste's victory against the closely-ranked Reggio Emilia (3-3) 78-69 in the Italian Serie A on Thursday night. He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and making the same number of passes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste (2-1) is placed second in the Serie A. Fernandez is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Trieste's roster. Fernandez's overall stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 5.8apg. He is a former international player as seven years ago he still played for the Argentinian senior national team.

   #11. Former U21 international point guard Lautaro Lopez (190-99, currently plays in Slovakia) was the main contributor in an Inter Bratislava's victory against the league leader Nova Ves 68-59 in the Slovakian SBL in Sunday night's game. Lopez was the best player in that game. He had a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 12 rebounds. Lopez also added 6 assists (made all of his five free throws) in 38 minutes. He has very impressive stats this year: 16.4ppg, 7.7rpg, 6.5apg and 1.8spg in 18 games. Lopez used to play for the Argentinian U21 national team three years ago.

   #12. Former international forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) managed to help Casademont Zaragoza to win against the closely-ranked N.Novgorod 98-92 in the Basketball Champions League last Tuesday. He scored only 4 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Brussino averaged so far 10.6ppg, 4.0rpg and 4.2apg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2019.

   #13. Former international center Marcos Delia (209-92, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Italy) is a teammate of previously mentioned Juan Fernandez and both played together in the last Italian Serie A game. Delia contributed to Trieste's victory against the closely-ranked Reggio Emilia 78-69. He scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 19 minutes. Delia averaged so far 10.3ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.1apg in 10 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team two years ago.

   #14. Former international point guard Juan Pablo Figueroa (185-86, currently plays in Brazil) is a teammate of previously mentioned Stefano Pierotti and both played together in the last Brazilian NBB game. Figueroa contributed to a Campo Mourao's victory against the closely-ranked Mogi 92-86. He scored 8 points. Figueroa's overall stats this season are: 4.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 4.6apg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2014.

   #15. Former international point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-86, currently plays in Spain) helped Palencia win their game against the ninth-ranked Ourense 87-69 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Sunday night's game. Richotti was the top player that evening. He scored 21 points in 25 minutes. Richotti averaged so far 14.0ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.2apg in 10 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team five years ago.


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

   #1. Experienced Ariel Filloy (190-PG-87, currently plays in Italy) was the major contributor in Pesaro's victory against the closely-ranked Brescia (3-3) 98-88 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. Filloy scored 22 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 26 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro (2-1) is placed second in the Serie A. This year Filloy's overall stats are: 8.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 2.3apg in 15 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.

   #2. Andres Forray (188-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) could not help Trento (3-0) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the league leader Trento lost 85-92 at home to the leading Virtus BO. Forray was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 3 assists in 21 minutes. Forray has been at the team for ten years. This season Forray's overall stats are: 6.6ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.4apg and 1.1spg in 14 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #3. Nicolas Ferreyra (181-PG-85, currently plays in Brazil) was not able to help Caxias do Sul (2-12) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Ferreyra's very good performance Caxias do Sul was defeated 92-87 on their home court in Caxias do Sul by the much higher-ranked Mogi (#3). He scored 16 points and added 7 assists. Ferreyra averaged so far 11.8ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.9apg.

   #4. Albano Chiarastella (197-F-85, currently plays in Italy) led Agrigento to a victory against the 11th-ranked Torrenova (2-4) 96-83 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday. He had a triple-double by scoring 19 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and passing 10 assists in 34 minutes. Fortitudo Agrigento (4-2) is placed fifth in Group B. Chiarastella averaged so far 12.3ppg, 10.2rpg, 4.7apg and 1.2spg in six games. He has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.

   #5. Bruno Cerella (194-F/G-86, currently plays in Italy) managed to help Umana Reyer Venezia to win against the closely-ranked Reggio Emilia (3-3) crushing them 95-75 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. Cerella scored only 2 points and had 3 steals. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Umana Reyer Venezia (3-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. Cerella has been at the team for four years. His overall stats this season are: 0.8ppg and 1.4rpg. Cerella also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #6. Romeao Ferguson (196-G, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to Lipscomb's victory against the Bellarmine University 77-72 in the NCAA in Friday night's game. He scored 16 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists. Ferguson averaged so far 11.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5spg. He is a naturalized American. Strangely Ferguson has never played in Argentina.

   #7. Mario Jose Ghersetti (201-PF-81, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Mantova's victory against the 13th-ranked Biella 92-80 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) on Sunday night. He scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Ghersetti averaged so far 14.1ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.8apg. He has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.

   #8. Min-Soo Kim (200-C-82, currently plays in South Korea) was not able to secure a victory for SK Knights in their game against Anyang KGC in the South Korean KBL. Kim cannot count Tuesday's game as one of the best ones. He recorded only one point and grabbed 5 rebounds in 13 minutes. His team lost 85-93. This year Kim's overall stats are: 4.1ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.3apg in 15 games. He has dual citizenship: South Korean and Argentinian.

   #9. Ramiro Santiago (193-G-99, currently plays in NCAA2) contributed to a Harding University's victory against the Ouachita Baptist University 84-77 in the NCAA2 on Thursday night. Santiago scored 14 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 30 minutes. It was his first game for Harding University this season.

   #10. Sebastian Vico (190-G-86, currently plays in Italy) helped Piacenza win their game against the 12th-ranked Piadena 88-77 in the Italian Serie B (third division) in Wednesday night's game. He scored 17 points and added 5 assists. Vico averaged so far 11.8ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.0apg. He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.