Round 1 (Regular Season): Sesi Franca fire past Concepcion

The Regular Season in BCL Americas just started. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Brazilian Vivo/Franca smashed Chilean Concepcion in Sao Paulo 78-59. The game was mostly controlled by Sesi Franca. Concepcion managed to win third quarter 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca held Concepcion to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Vivo/Franca had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American, agency: AG Sports Solutions) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Concepcion. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Concepcion will play next round against strong Obras trying to get back on the winning streak. Sesi Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Uruguayan Hebraica in Rio de Janeiro. Visitors were defeated by Brazilian Flamengo in overtime 92-87. Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Scott Machado chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. At the losing side American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hebraica will play at home against Boca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.




Sesi Franca - Concepcion 78-59

Brazilian Vivo/Franca smashed Chilean Concepcion in Sao Paulo 78-59. The game was mostly controlled by Sesi Franca. Concepcion managed to win third quarter 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca held Concepcion to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Vivo/Franca had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Lucas Silva (208-1995) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American, agency: AG Sports Solutions) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Marquez Letcher-Ellis (203-1997, college: Nevada) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds and South African center Daniel Prinsloo (211-1992) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Concepcion. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Concepcion will play next round against strong Obras trying to get back on the winning streak. Sesi Franca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Sesi Franca: L.Silva 22+8reb+2ast, C.Hinkle 16+5reb+2ast, W.Ferreira 12+4reb+2ast, D.Jackson 9+4reb+1ast, M.Joao 6+3reb+1ast, F.Nathan 5+4reb
Concepcion: P.Daniel 14+5reb+1ast, M.Letcher-Ellis 13+9reb+3ast, Y.Rasas 7+7reb, K.Rubio 6+4reb, A.Vergara 5+4ast, E.Arteaga 5+1reb+2ast

Flamengo - Hebraica 92-87 OT

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Uruguayan Hebraica in Rio de Janeiro. Visitors were defeated by Brazilian Flamengo in overtime 92-87. Hebraica was ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 11-10 charge of Flamengo, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 13-8. Flamengo forced 19 Hebraica turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Gabriel Galvanini (202-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American-Brazilian guard Scott Machado (185-1990, college: Iona) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. At the losing side American center Franklin Hassell (205-1988, college: ODU) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (196-1992, college: N.Texas) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Hebraica players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Flamengo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hebraica will play at home against Boca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Flamengo: G.Galvanini 27+10reb+1ast, G.Pereira 21+2reb+4ast, S.Machado 15+5reb+11ast, M.Filipovity 9+4reb, M.Cuello 7+3reb+1ast, M.Tavares 5+2reb+1ast
Hebraica: F.Hassell 23+11reb+3ast, E.Oglivie 18+5reb+2ast, J.Williams 15+8reb+3ast, G.Gutt 12+4reb+2ast, J.Ducasse 7+4reb, L.Parodi 7+2reb+8ast