La Liga Round 40 (Regular Season): Olimpico is defeated by Obera

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Obera between third ranked Olimpico (23-11) and tenth ranked Obera (18-16) on Tuesday night. Olimpico was defeated by Obera on the road 85-74. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 40. Obera looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) who added 11 points and 10 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Obera maintains tenth position with 18-16 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost.
La Liga top team - Quimsa (28-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Zarate (13-21) 88-71. The winners were led by American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and Sebastian Acevedo supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) did not help to save the game for Zarate. Quimsa have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 28-5 record. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Ferro.
An interesting game took place in Junin where higher ranked San Lorenzo (21-12) was upset on the court of nineteenth ranked Argentino (10-24) 88-81 on Sunday. Richard Granberry fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Argentino's coach Adrian Capelli used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gaston Cordoba produced 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Argentino moved-up to eighteenth place. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 40: Independ.O. lost to La Union on the opponent's court 79-94. Comunicaciones was outscored by Olimpico in a home game 74-110. Penarol recorded a loss to Boca on the road 87-83. Gimnasia defeated Regatas on its own court 79-63. Riachuelo was beaten by Argentino in Junin 75-71. Gimnasia lost to Penarol at home 79-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Vaughn De of Gimnasia.



Zarate - Quimsa 71-88

La Liga top team - Quimsa (28-5) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Zarate (13-21) 88-71. Quimsa dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate's 28. Quimsa had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American Brandon Robinson (196-1989, college: Clayton St.) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Sebastian Acevedo (200-1990) supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Quimsa's coach Leandro Ramella allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Agustin Brocal (191-1997) did not help to save the game for Zarate. Swingman Damian Pineda (194-1988) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Quimsa have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 28-5 record. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the fourteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Ferro.
Top scorers:
Zarate: A.Brocal 22+7reb+4ast, D.Pineda 15+6reb+1ast, J.Aprea 9+7reb+2ast, S.Chaine 7+2ast, L.Andujar 6+3reb+6ast, E.Rupcic 5+3reb
Quimsa: B.Robinson 24+7reb+2ast, F.Zezular 11+3reb, S.Acevedo 10+6reb+3ast, B.Sansimoni 10+4ast, E.Basabe 7+4reb+1ast, J.Brussino 6+3reb+2ast

La Union - Independ.O. 94-79

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Formosa where 16th ranked Independ.O. (12-21) was defeated by seventeenth ranked La Union (11-23) 94-79 on Sunday. La Union made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. La Union had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU) fired 32 points for the winners. The former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) chipped in 22 points. Jorge Banegas (190-1993, agency: BIG) produced 26 points and Salvador Giletto (195-1993) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Independ.O.'s coach Martin Gonzalez rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. La Union maintains seventeenth position with 11-23 record. Independ.O. lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixteenth place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Independ.O.: J.Banegas 26+4reb+2ast, S.Giletto 13+6reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 11+2reb+1ast, A.Alonso 10+3reb+1ast, A.Pautasso 7+2reb+1ast, J.Noblega 7+2reb+3ast
La Union: W.Alcegaire 32+2reb+1ast, M.Fernandez 22+4reb+3ast, A.Lillard 17+3reb+4ast, K.Alexander 11+12reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 7+2reb+2ast, L.Guerra 3+5reb+2ast

Comunicaciones - Olimpico 74-110

Very predictable result in Mercedes where third ranked Olimpico (23-11) smashed 18th ranked Comunicaciones (9-22) 110-74 on Sunday. Olimpico shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Olimpico and four Comunicaciones players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Olimpico maintains third position with 23-11 record having four points less than leader Quimsa. Comunicaciones lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: K.DeShields 20+3reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 17+12reb+2ast, M.Thomas 16+2reb+5ast, J.Strings 12+3reb, T.Pereyra 3+6reb, B.Agustin 2+1reb
Olimpico: M.Hughes 20+11reb+2ast, N.Romano 19+6reb+2ast, N.Alex 19+7reb+4ast, J.Machuca 15+2reb+2ast, L.Hernan 10+3reb+1ast, P.Santiago 9+1reb+1ast

Argentino - San Lorenzo 88-81

An interesting game took place in Junin where higher ranked San Lorenzo (21-12) was upset on the court of nineteenth ranked Argentino (10-24) 88-81 on Sunday. Argentino made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Argentino outrebounded San Lorenzo 38-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The other American import point guard Manny Payton (183-1997, college: FSU) chipped in 16 points. Payton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Argentino's coach Adrian Capelli used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Gaston Cordoba (200-1994) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Lucas Perez (184-1987) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Argentino moved-up to eighteenth place. Loser San Lorenzo keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: F.Marin 16+3reb, L.Perez 15+2reb+3ast, G.Cordoba 14+7reb+1ast, E.Dupuy 12+1reb, K.Hernandez 8+2reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 8+8reb+1ast
Argentino: R.Granberry 26+16reb, M.Payton 16+3reb+2ast, M.Poole 16+3reb+1ast, J.Slider 13+3reb+1ast, F.Centeno 5+1reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 5+4reb

Boca - Penarol 87-83

Not a big story in a game in Buenos Aires where 12th ranked Penarol (15-19) was defeated by ninth ranked Boca (18-13) 87-83 on Monday. The former international point guard Jose Vildoza (191-1996, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Leonel Schattmann (193-1987) chipped in 20 points. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) produced 27 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Victor Fernandez (180-1999) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Boca moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Gimnasia. Loser Penarol keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Penarol: A.Thornton 27+9reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 16+4reb+4ast, D.Simpson 14+5reb+1ast, J.Valinotti 9+3reb+2ast, T.Monacchi 7+6reb+3ast, T.Facundo 6
Boca: J.Vildoza 28+6reb+5ast, L.Schattmann 20+2reb+2ast, W.Langston 13+5reb+1ast, S.Vega 7+8reb+3ast, L.Mainoldi 7+8reb+2ast, J.Defelippo 6+1reb

Obera - Olimpico 85-74

The most important game in the last round took place in Obera between third ranked Olimpico (23-11) and tenth ranked Obera (18-16) on Tuesday night. Olimpico was defeated by Obera on the road 85-74. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 40. Obera looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Juan Laterza (180-1997) who added 11 points and 10 assists during the contest. At the losing side American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Juan Arengo (185-1996) scored 19 points. Five Obera and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Obera maintains tenth position with 18-16 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: J.Arengo 19+4reb+2ast, M.Hughes 16+9reb+3ast, N.Alex 12+6reb+2ast, J.Machuca 12+2reb+1ast, N.Romano 8+1reb+1ast, N.Aguirre 3+4reb+2ast
Obera: J.Ascanio 21+16reb+3ast, F.Enzo 13+4reb+1ast, J.Torresi 13+6reb+1ast, J.Laterza 11+1reb+10ast, R.Kelvin 10+4reb+2ast, C.Guyton 9+3reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Regatas 79-63

Everything went according to plan in Comodoro Rivadavia where ninth ranked Gimnasia (18-13) beat 11th ranked Regatas (16-18) 79-63 on Tuesday. American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Colombian point guard Juan Cardenas (201-1997, college: Bryant) chipped in 9 points and 14 rebounds. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) produced 20 points and 5 assists and forward Alejandro Diez (201-1987) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Gimnasia moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Boca. Loser Regatas keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Regatas: A.Jaime 20+4reb+5ast, A.Diez 16+7reb+2ast, L.Juan 11+7reb, C.Thomas 8+3reb+1ast, F.Vieta 3+6reb+1ast, F.Elias 3+4reb+1ast
Gimnasia: T.White 21+6reb+2ast, T.Emiliano 16+5reb+2ast, P.Gramajo 13+2reb+2ast, G.Mariani 13+1reb, J.Cardenas 9+14reb, G.De Vaughn 4+6reb+2ast

Argentino - Riachuelo LR 75-71

There was an upset in Junin where higher ranked Riachuelo (14-20) was defeated by nineteenth ranked Argentino (10-24) 75-71 on Tuesday. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) fired 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import forward Mike Poole (196-1992, college: Iona) chipped in 16 points. Argentino's coach Adrian Capelli used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) produced 19 points and Dominican-American forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Riachuelo players scored in double figures. Argentino moved-up to eighteenth place. Riachuelo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: N.De los Santos 19+4reb+3ast, A.Castillo 17+6reb+2ast, A.Ibarguen 13+7reb, J.Maldonado 12+4reb+3ast, F.Valentin 8+6reb+2ast, T.Rossi 2+5reb
Argentino: R.Granberry 16+9reb, M.Poole 16+4reb, A.Facello 16+3reb, G.Aliende 7+3reb+4ast, F.Centeno 6+3reb+2ast, M.Payton 6+2reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Penarol 79-86

There was a small surprise in Comodoro Rivadavia where twelfth ranked Penarol (15-19) won against 9th ranked Gimnasia (18-13) 86-79 on Saturday. Point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) fired 25 points for the winners. The former international Tomas Monacchi (198-1997) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. American center Vaughn De (205-1988, college: Stillman) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Penarol and five Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain twelfth position with 15-19 record. Loser Gimnasia dropped to the eighth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Boca.
Top scorers:
Gimnasia: G.De Vaughn 20+8reb+2ast, J.Cardenas 14+5reb, P.Gramajo 13+4reb+3ast, T.White 11+3reb, G.Mariani 11+1reb+2ast, F.Podesta 4+2reb
Penarol: J.Valinotti 25+2reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 16+2reb, D.Simpson 11+9reb, T.Monacchi 11+9reb, A.Thornton 9+8reb+1ast, T.Facundo 5+1reb+1ast