Nicolas Laprovittola 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.

Nicolas Laprovittola

   #1. This week's number one is former international point guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-1990, currently plays in Euroleague). He could not help Barca (21-7) in their last game. Despite Laprovittola's very good performance the league leader Barca was edged 86-83 at home by the lower-ranked (#4) Real Madrid. He was the second best scorer with 17 points in 29 minutes on the court. This year Laprovittola averages: 9.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 3.0apg, 2FGP: 54.3%, 3FGP: 44.0% and FT: 88.2% in 38 games he played so far. He played for the Argentinian senior national team year ago.

Gabriel Deck

   #2. Second place goes to former international forward Gabriel Deck (198-1995, currently plays in Euroleague) faced previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola in the Euroleague last game. Deck contributed to a 3-point Real Madrid's victory against the league leader Barca (21-7) 86-83. He recorded 7 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Deck's overall stats this season are: 9.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 3FGP: 47.1%(8-17) and FT: 84.0%. He played for the Argentinian national team in 21.

Franco Balbi

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international point guard Franco Balbi (188-1989, currently plays in Brazil). Balbi led Flamengo to a victory against the closely-ranked Minas (25-7) 77-63 in the Brazilian NBB last Sunday. He scored 12 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 20 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengois placed in the NBB. This year Balbi's overall stats are: 7.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 4.8apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 48.8%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 78.7% in 29 games. He played for the Argentinian national team year ago.

Lautaro Lopez

   #4. Point guard Lautaro Lopez (189-1999, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Serbia) was not able to help Borac CA (0-0) in their game against Mladost ZE (19-11) in the Serbian KLS. He scored 8 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 8 assists. The 17th-placed Borac CA was edged 85-82 on the road by the much higher-ranked Mladost ZE (#4) in the group x. Lopez has relatively good stats this season: 10.8ppg, 5.8rpg, 4.8apg and 1.3spg. He used to play for the Argentinian U21 national team back in 18.

Santiago Scala

   #5. Former international guard Santiago Scala (187-1991, currently plays in Brazil) contributed to Vivo/Franca's victory against the closely-ranked Sao Paulo (23-9) 78-65 in a derby game in the Brazilian NBB last Monday. Scala scored 9 points in 31 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Sesi Franca Basquete Sao Paulo (29-3) is placed first in the NBB. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. This year Scala's total stats are: 7.7ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.7apg in 36 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team years ago.

Lucas Faggiano

   #6. Point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Estudiantes' victory against the seventh-ranked Oviedo (19-15) 68-63 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game. He recorded 9 points and had 3 steals. Movistar Estudiantes Madrid (26-9) is placed second in the LEB Gold. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Faggiano has averaged so far 8.1ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.9apg and 1.3spg. He is a former international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team year ago.

Jose Vildoza

   #7. Former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, also represented by Octagon Europe, currently plays in Croatia) managed to help KK Cibona VIP Zagreb in a victory against the fifth-ranked Gorica (18-15) 84-74 in the Croatian Premijer Liga last Friday. Vildoza recorded 5 points in 21 minutes. KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (16-2) is placed first in Places 1-6 group. Vildoza has averaged so far 7.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.5apg and 1.1spg in 26 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team years ago.

Carlos Delfino

   #8. Small forward Carlos Delfino (198-1982, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Pesaro (2-1) in their game against Virtus BO in the Italian Serie A. Delfino scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes. The league leader Pesaro was badly defeated 75-55 on their home court in Pesaro by the lower-ranked (#3) Virtus BO. This year Delfino has relatively solid stats: 11.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.9apg and 1.7spg in 32 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 22.

Maximo Fjellerup

   #9. Former international shooting guard Maximo Fjellerup (196-1997, currently plays in Spain) was the major contributor in Girona's victory against the 12th-ranked Alicante (16-18) 75-67 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game. Fjellerup recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 3 assists. Basquet Girona (25-5) is placed third in the LEB Gold. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Fjellerup has reliable stats this season: 12.4ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.9apg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team years ago.

Juan Ignacio Marcos

   #10. Guard Juan Ignacio Marcos (188-2000, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Lleida (21-12) in their last game. Despite Marcos' good performance Lleida lost 60-74 on the opponent's court to the second-ranked Melilla. He recorded 13 points in 24 minutes. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. Marcos has averaged so far 9.6ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg in 18 games. He is a former international player as years ago he still played for the Argentinian senior national team.

   #11. Former University international point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998, currently plays in Brazil) couldn't help Minas in their game against Flamengo in the Brazilian NBB. Corvalan scored 6 points. His team was defeated 91-80. Corvalan has averaged so far 7.7ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.2apg. He used to play for the Argentinian university national team years ago.

   #12. Former international guard Luca Vildoza (191-1995, another player represented by Octagon Europe, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Milwaukee Bucks in their game against the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Vildoza cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones. He recorded only 2 points. His team were crushed by 28 points 109-81 in the NBA. This season Vildoza averages just 0.7ppg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 22.

   #13. Former U19 international guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Caceres' surprising victory against the league leader Granada 88-86 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Friday night. Diaz recorded 10 points and added 5 passes in 17 minutes. Diaz has averaged so far 6.4ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.4apg in 33 games. He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team years ago.

   #14. Former U16 international small forward Matias Zanotto (203-2005, currently plays in Adidas Next Generation Tournament) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams RO SAzzurra in their game against ASVEL in the ANGT. Zanotto cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones. He recorded only one point in 3 minutes on the court. His team lost 73-85. Zanotto has averaged so far 6.4ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.4apg in 33 games. He used to play for the Argentinian U16 national team back in 21.

   #15. Former international forward Bautista Lugarini (203-2001, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Valencia 2 in their game against Albacete in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division). Lugarini scored 5 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 15 minutes. His team lost 74-83. Lugarini has averaged so far 4.7ppg and 3.1rpg in 19 games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team years ago.


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

   #1. Romeao Ferguson (196-G-1997, college: Lipscomb, currently plays in Chile) was the major contributor in Castro's victory against the league leader Puerto Varas (9-1) 75-60 in the Chilean LNB on Monday night. Ferguson recorded 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in 40 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Club Deportes Castrois placed in the LNB. Ferguson has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 18.2ppg, 7.6rpg, 3.5apg and 1.7spg in 27 games he played so far. Ferguson is a naturalized American. Strangely he has never played in Argentina.

   #2. Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-1995, currently plays in Uruguay) could not help Aguada (3-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite Zuvich's very good performance Aguada was defeated 91-86 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Penarol (#4). He recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Zuvich's overall stats this season are: 7.0ppg and 10.6rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Uruguayan.

   #3. Gabriel Hermosillas (202-F-1993, currently plays in Chile) was not able to help Las Animas (6-4) in their last game on Monday. Despite Hermosillas' very good performance Las Animas was defeated 74-68 at home by the lower-ranked Los Leones (#4). He was the second best scorer with 16 points (made all of his five free throws). Hermosillas' total stats this season are: 7.2ppg and 2.5rpg.

   #4. Experienced Ariel Filloy (190-PG-1987, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Tortona's victory against the league leader Venezia (4-0) 72-60 in the Italian Serie A in Saturday night's game. He recorded 8 points in 23 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Derthona Basket Tortona (4-0) is placed first in the Serie A. So far his team won all five games in the Quarter-Finals. Filloy has relatively good stats this year: 10.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.1apg in 31 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #5. Martin Chervo (200-F-1992, currently plays in Chile) was not able to secure a victory for Puente Alto in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Chervo's good performance Puente Alto was defeated 74-64 on the road by the lower-ranked Deportivo Valdivia (#4). He recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds. This season Chervo has very high stats. He averages: 17.3ppg, 10.9rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg.

   #6. Nahuel Martinez (188-SG-1995, currently plays in Chile) faced previously mentioned Martin Chervo in the Chilean LNB last game. Martinez led Deportivo Valdivia to a victory against the closely-ranked Puente Alto 74-64. He scored 11 points and added 3 assists in 30 minutes. This year Martinez's total stats are: 8.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.5apg and 1.2spg in 22 games.

   #7. Franco Alippi (201-C-1998, currently plays in Chile) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nahuel Martinez. But that was another game of his team in Chilean LNB which we would like to mention. Alippi couldn't help Deportivo Valdivia (4-6) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Deportivo Valdivia was edged 87-85 in Quilpue by the lower-ranked Los Leones (#4). Alippi recorded 10 points and blocked 2 blocks. Alippi has averaged so far 4.7ppg and 3.2rpg. He has both Argentinian and Chilean nationalities.

   #8. Sebastian Izaguirre (207-PF-1985, currently plays in Uruguay) is a teammate of previously mentioned Agustin Zuvich. However that was another game of his team in Uruguayan LUB which brought him to that list. Izaguirre couldn't help Aguada in their game against Penarol. He recorded 8 points in 20 minutes. His team was crushed by 33 points 92-59. Izaguirre has averaged so far 4.4ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.2apg in 34 games. He also holds two passports: Uruguayan and Argentinian.

   #9. Enzo Amado (183-PG-1995, currently plays in Chile) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nahuel Martinez and both played together in the last Chilean LNB game. Amado contributed to a Deportivo Valdivia's victory against the closely-ranked Puente Alto 74-64. He scored 6 points and added 3 assists. Amado has averaged so far 9.3ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.3apg.

   #10. Nicholas Wadell (201-F-1989, currently plays in Chile) is a teammate of previously mentioned Martin Chervo and both played together in the last Chilean LNB game. Wadell couldn't help Puente Alto in their game against Deportivo Valdivia, despite his good performance on Tuesday night. He scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 32 minutes. But his team lost 64-74. Wadell has very impressive stats this year: 17.2ppg, 7.3rpg and 2.1apg in 27 games.