Round 4 (Regular Season): Instituto lose to Vivo/Franca

BCL Americas is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 4 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 4 in BCL Americas means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Sao Paulo where host Brazilian Vivo/Franca (3-1) crushed league's leader Argentinian Instituto (3-1) 110-80 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Instituto 39-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Sesi/Franca shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Center Cristiano Felicio (210-1992, college: Oregon) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Italian-Argentinian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) produced 17 points and 7 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Minas and Instituto. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. Second ranked Brazilian Flamengo faced one of their biggest challengers Argentinian Obras. Host Flamengo (2-2) smashed guests from Buenos Aires (0-4) 102-66. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Guilherme Deodato (192-1991) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. Kayo Manfio contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Joaquin Lopez (205-2005) replied with 12 points for Obras. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flamengo maintains second position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Boca Juniors. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Buenos Aires. Top-ranked Uruguayan Nacional faced 3rd ranked Argentinian Obras. Guests from Montevideo (4-0) defeated host Obras (0-4) 90-74. Worth to mention a great performance of Connor Zinaich who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Pedro Barral responded with 15 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nacional have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Uruguayan champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Loser Obras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 4 Nacional crushed Flamengo in Montevideo 95-76. Boca Juniors were beaten by Aguada at home 84-88.
The best stats of 4th round was 21 points and 10 rebounds by Emanuel Fernandes of Flamengo.



Flamengo - Obras 102-66

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Rio de Janeiro. Second ranked Brazilian Flamengo faced one of their biggest challengers Argentinian Obras. Host Flamengo (2-2) smashed guests from Buenos Aires (0-4) 102-66. Flamengo shot 60.9 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 19 long-distance shots on high 59.4 percentage. Flamengo players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Guilherme Deodato (192-1991) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Kayo Manfio (203-1999, college: USA) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Flamengo players scored in double figures. Joaquin Lopez (205-2005) replied with 12 points and point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) added 6 points and 7 assists in the effort for Obras. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flamengo maintains second position with 2-2 record having just six point less than leader Sesi/Franca, which they share with Boca Juniors. Obras at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: J.Lopez 12+3reb+1ast, T.Sabin 12, F.Inyaco 8+2reb, F.Zezular 8+2reb+1ast, M.Delia 6+3reb+2ast, J.Brussino 6+1reb+7ast
Flamengo: D.Guilherme 22+6reb+3ast, M.Kayo 17+6reb+2ast, M.Gueiros 11+4reb+3ast, F.Wesley 11+3reb, B.Franco 11+2reb+5ast, C.Markeith 8+2reb

Sesi/Franca - Instituto 110-80

Round 4 in BCL Americas means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Sao Paulo where host Brazilian Vivo/Franca (3-1) crushed league's leader Argentinian Instituto (3-1) 110-80 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Instituto. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Instituto 39-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Sesi/Franca shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Center Cristiano Felicio (210-1992, college: Oregon) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Italian-Argentinian point guard Gaston Whelan (187-1994) produced 17 points and 7 assists and American guard Anton Cook (189-1995, college: SE Oklahoma) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Five Sesi/Franca and four Instituto 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. Vivo/Franca have a solid three-game winning streak. Sesi/Franca keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Minas and Instituto. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: A.Cook 23+1reb, G.Whelan 17+1reb+7ast, J.Saiz 12+3reb+2ast, C.Jerson 10+10reb+1ast, T.Monacchi 6+5reb+1ast, V.Garello 4
Sesi/Franca: d.Georginho 19+8reb+6ast, F.Cristiano 17+16reb+1ast, J.David 16+1reb+2ast, D.Lucas 14+4reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 12+1reb+1ast, J.Laterza 11+1ast

Obras - Nacional 74-90

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Buenos Aires. Top-ranked Uruguayan Nacional faced 3rd ranked Argentinian Obras. Guests from Montevideo (4-0) defeated host Obras (0-4) 90-74. Nacional outrebounded Obras 36-17 including a 12-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nacional looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and Panamanian power forward Ezequiel Bell (202-1999) who added 14 points during the contest. At the losing side point guard Pedro Barral (187-1994) responded with 15 points and 6 assists and point guard Juan Brussino (185-1991) scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nacional have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Uruguayan champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Loser Obras still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Univ.Concepcion. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Obras: P.Barral 15+3reb+6ast, F.Zezular 11+1reb, J.Brussino 10+3ast, T.Sabin 8+3reb+2ast, F.Inyaco 8+2reb+2ast, A.Corum 8+1ast
Nacional: Z.Connor 15+8reb+3ast, B.Ezequiel 14+4reb+3ast, P.Prieto 11+1ast, M.Agustin 11+4reb, E.Gianfranco 9+4reb, F.James 8+4reb+3ast

Flamengo - Nacional 76-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Brazilian Flamengo's (2-2) home loss to top-ranked Uruguayan Nacional (4-0) 76-95 on Monday. Nacional made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Nacional had a 30-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and American-Dominican center James Feldeine (193-1988, college: Quinnipiac) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Nacional players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Emanuel Fernandes (200-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) scored 8 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Nacional have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Uruguayan champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Loser Flamengo keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Boca Juniors. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: E.Fernandes 21+10reb, M.Cummings 9+5reb+1ast, N.Alex 8+2reb+8ast, G.Deodato 8+2reb+2ast, d.Santos Jhonatan 8+1reb, K.Manfio 8+3reb
Nacional: O.Ernesto 20+4reb+1ast, F.James 19+5reb+4ast, E.Gianfranco 17+9reb+3ast, P.Luciano 15+1reb+5ast, P.Prieto 6+4reb+3ast, C.Marcos 6+3reb+2ast

Boca Juniors - Aguada 84-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Buenos Aires where third ranked Uruguayan Aguada (1-3) defeated their biggest opponent Argentinian Boca Juniors (2-2) 88-84 on Friday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Santiago Vidal (180-1989) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and American Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville, agency: BIG) who added 22 points during the contest. At the losing side center Francisco Caffaro (216-2000, college: Santa Clara) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Michael Smith (193-1995, college: CBU) scored 15 points and 6 assists. Four Aguada and five Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains third position with 1-3 record having just five point less than leader Sesi/Franca. Defending Argentinian champion Boca Juniors keep the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Flamengo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Boca Juniors: S.Vega 18+4reb+2ast, M.Smith 15+4reb+6ast, C.Francisco 14+13reb+2ast, L.Faggiano 13+2ast, A.Barreiro 12+9reb+3ast, M.Cuello 6+4reb+2ast
Aguada: C.Earl 22+4reb, S.Donald 16+2reb+1ast, S.Luis 16+10reb, V.Santiago 13+5reb+12ast, Z.Agustin 8+3reb+3ast, S.Juan 8+4reb+2ast