Here is the weekly review of the top performing Argentinian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former international guard
Santiago Scala (187-1991, currently plays in Brazil). He could not help
Vivo/Franca (29-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Scala's very good performance the league leader Vivo/Franca was defeated
88-82 in a derby game by the one of league's weakest teams Corinthians (#10).
He was the second best scorer with 16 points. Scala also added 3 passes.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Scala has relatively good stats this season: 12.3ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.0apg, 2FGP: 57.9%(11-19), 3FGP: 37.3%.
He played for the Argentinian senior national team year ago.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced former U18 international point guard
Jonatan Machuca (186-1989, currently plays in Brazil). Machuca was not able to help
Paschoalotto/Bauru in their last game. Despite his very good performance his team lost
75-79 on the road to the much lower-ranked (#8) Pinheiros.
Machuca was the top scorer with 26 points. He also added 3 passes (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in 35 minutes.
This year Machuca has relatively solid stats: 12.5ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.3apg, 3FGP: 34.2% and FT: 96.3%(26-27) in six games he played so far.
He played for the Argentinian U18 national team in 6.
#3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U19 international point guard
Cristian Cortez (185-1990, currently plays in Mexico). Cortez was not able to secure a victory for
Fuerza Regia (13-3) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his good performance the league leader Fuerza Regia was badly defeated
100-80 in Chihuahua by the leading Dorados.
Cortez scored 12 points and added 3 assists.
This season Cortez averages: 7.0ppg, 4.4apg, 2FGP: 45.2% and FT: 83.3%.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Mexican.
Cortez played for the Argentinian U19 national team year ago.
#4. Forward
Fabian Ramirez (200-1990, currently plays in Uruguay) was the major contributor in
Cordon's victory against the sixth-ranked U.Atletica (1-1)
76-70 in a derby game in the Uruguayan Metropolitan (second division) last Friday.
He had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Ramirez also added 4 assists in 35 minutes.
Atletico Cordon Montevideo (1-1) is placed third in Places 1-7 group.
There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game is very crucial.
Ramirez has reliable stats this year: 13.8ppg, 7.5rpg, 3.4apg and 1.6spg in 15 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
back in 20.
#5. Former international guard
Erik Thomas (195-1995, college:
New Orleans, currently plays in Mexico) led
Abejas to an easy victory against the league outsider Correcaminos (0-8) crushing them
109-87 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) on Thursday night.
Thomas scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. Abejas de Leon (1-15) is placed fourth in the LNBP.
Thomas' stats this season are: 13.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg and 1.8spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Thomas used to play for the Argentinian national team
years ago.
He played also for Regatas Corrientes in Argentinian league.
#6. Point guard
Juan Brussino (185-1991, currently plays in Mexico) faced previously mentioned Cristian Cortez in the Mexican LNBP last game.
Brussino led
Dorados to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Fuerza Regia (6-2) crushing them
100-80.
He scored 15 points, made 7 passes and 3 steals in 31 minutes.
Brussino's stats this year are: 14.1ppg, 3.9rpg, 5.4apg and 1.5spg in eight games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team year ago.
#7. Former U17 international center
Lautaro Viatri (202-2005, currently plays in Uruguay) managed to help Lagomar Canelones Montevideo to win against the fourth-ranked Stockolmo (1-1)
81-73 in a derby game in the Uruguayan Metropolitan (second division) in Thursday night's game.
Viatri scored only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Lagomar Canelones Montevideo (2-0) is placed second in Places 8-14 group.
There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be important.
Viatri's overall stats this season are: 1.2ppg and 1.6rpg.
He used to play for the Argentinian U17 national team
years ago.
#8. Power forward
Pablo Alderete (198-1993, currently plays in Ecuador) led
Punto Rojo to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Santa Maria (8-6) crushing them
90-59 in the Ecuadorian National League on Tuesday night.
Alderete recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting the same number of rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Punto Rojo LR (13-1) is placed first in the National League.
It was his team's 13th consecutive victory in a row.
Alderete has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.1ppg, 10.4rpg, 3.7apg and 1.1spg.
Alderete used to play for the Argentinian U16 national team
back in 9.
#9. Former international forward
Franco Giorgetti (203-1992, currently plays in Mexico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Juan Brussino and both played together in the last Mexican LNBP game.
Giorgetti contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Fuerza Regia (6-2) crushing them
100-80.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Giorgetti averaged so far 13.8ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.3apg in eight games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
years ago.
#10. Center
Cristian Scaramuzzino (206-1992, currently plays in Uruguay) led
Colon to a victory against the seventh-ranked Larranaga (0-2)
79-69 in the Uruguayan Metropolitan (second division) last Friday.
Scaramuzzino scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Colon F.C. (1-0) is placed second in Places 1-7 group.
Scaramuzzino averaged so far 13.1ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.2apg and 1.6bpg.
He is a former U18 international player as years ago he still played for 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. Diego Figueredo (185-PG-1991, agency:
BIG, currently plays in Brazil) could not help
Sao Jose in their last game. Despite his very good performance his team was edged
79-77 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Osasco.
Figueredo was the top scorer with 25 points. He also added 5 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 4 balls in 27 minutes.
This year Figueredo averages: 8.8ppg, 2.5rpg, 5.5apg and 1.5spg in six games he played so far.
#2. Joseph Avila was not able to help
Fuerza Regia in their game against Dorados (7-1) in the Mexican LNBP (second division).
Avila scored only 4 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 26 minutes.
The league leader Fuerza Regia was badly defeated
100-80 in Chihuahua by the leading Dorados.
Avila's stats this year are: 10.8ppg, 6.6rpg, 3.4apg and 1.3spg in eight games.
#3. Federico Herrera (200-F/C-1993, currently plays in Chile) led
Sportiva Italiana to a victory over the sixth-ranked Manquehue (9-5)
74-64 in the Chilean LNB 2 (second division) last Monday.
He was MVP of the game. Herrera scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Sportiva Italiana Valparaisois placed third in Zona B.
Herrera's overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.1apg and 1.5spg.
#4. Experienced
Eduardo Gamboa (189-SG-1984, currently plays in Uruguay) was not able to secure a victory for
Miramar (1-1) in their last game. Despite Gamboa's very good performance the sixth-placed Miramar (1-1) was badly defeated
85-66 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked (#5) Sayago in the Places 8-14 group.
He was the top scorer with 24 points. Gamboa also added 6 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 39 minutes. It was his first game for Miramar this season.
There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be critical.
#5. Sebastian Alvarez (185-PG-1989, currently plays in Uruguay) contributed to
Colon's victory against the seventh-ranked Larranaga (0-2)
79-69 in the Uruguayan Metropolitan (second division) on Friday night.
Alvarez scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 36 minutes.
Colon F.C. (1-0) is placed second in Places 1-7 group.
Alvarez averaged so far 12.0ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.1apg and 1.4spg in 14 games.
