Libobasquet Round 14 of Regular Season

- June 5, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Rolando Vallejos

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 14 was guest San Simon's (#3) road victory over CAN Oruro (#4) 81-74 on Saturday evening. San Simon made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The former international forward Andres Trujillo (184-1999) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) produced 19 points and 8 assists for the hosts. San Simon have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-4 record having just two points less than leader Pichincha. CAN Oruro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Carl A-Z.
Important game to mention about took place in Potosi. Seventh ranked Univ.Sucre (6-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Calero (4-6) 75-74 on Tuesday evening. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Jesse Johnson contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Univ.Sucre's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Brazilian Felipe De Paula (202-1991) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists for Calero. Univ.Sucre moved-up to fourth place. Calero lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost.
Leader Pichincha delivered the eighth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Saracho (5-6) 86-80 in Oruro. Eric Lovett scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Alejo Traverso responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds. Saracho's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pichincha (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Saracho lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked La Paz was crushed by Carl A-Z in Oruro 121-56. Atletico Nacional beat Leones at home 91-84. Saracho lost to Univ.Sucre on the opponent's court 83-90.

Calero - Univ.Sucre 74-75

Important game to mention about took place in Potosi. Seventh ranked Univ.Sucre (6-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Calero (4-6) 75-74 on Tuesday evening. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import forward Jesse Johnson (201-1995, college: EWC) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Univ.Sucre's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Brazilian Felipe De Paula (202-1991) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Calero. Five Calero players scored in double figures. Univ.Sucre moved-up to fourth place. Calero lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 28+11reb, J.Johnson 14+7reb, T.James 11+3reb+1ast, L.Amado 8+3reb+1ast, J.Calvo 7+8reb+4ast, T.Manuel 4+2reb
Calero: A.Carreon 17+8reb+5ast, M.Ortiz 15+7reb, F.De Paula 12+19reb+5ast, T.Jones 11+2reb, E.Brandon 11+4ast, E.Kovi 6+1reb

Carl A-Z - La Paz 121-56

There was no surprise in Oruro where 10th ranked La Paz (2-8) was crushed by seventh ranked Carl A-Z (5-5) 121-56 on Tuesday. Carl A-Z dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to La Paz's 36. Carl A-Z forced 22 La Paz turnovers and outrebounded them 64-21 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by La Paz's players. Argentinian center Diego Romero (206-1982, college: FSU) had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 26 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Nigerian forward Sidney Umude (201-1995, college: Southern) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) responded with 19 points and Cuban center Dariel Maza (-1991) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Carl A-Z moved-up to fifth place, which they share with CAN Oruro. La Paz lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Carl A-Z: D.Romero 29+26reb+5ast, S.Umude 19+8reb+4ast, V.Samuel 16+5reb+5ast, E.Alekzander 14+1ast, R.Orresta 11+3reb+11ast, M.Tola 11+9reb+2ast
La Paz: G.Claudio 19+1reb+3ast, D.Maza 13+5reb+3ast, O.Pablo 6+4reb, V.Meneses 4, J.Beltran 4+4reb+2ast, V.Gherald 3+2reb+2ast

Saracho - Pichincha 80-86

Leader Pichincha delivered the eighth victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Saracho (5-6) 86-80 in Oruro. Pichincha dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Saracho's 28. American swingman Eric Lovett (196, college: FIU) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Pichincha players scored in double figures. Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds and Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Saracho's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pichincha (8-2) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. Saracho lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: E.Lovett 24+7reb+1ast, R.Calvo 19+6reb+4ast, J.Perez 16+4reb, E.Gamboa 11+8reb+4ast, L.Fuertes 6+2reb, D.Olguin 4+3reb+3ast
Saracho: A.Traverso 29+6reb+1ast, D.Simon 15+12reb+2ast, V.Alejandro 9+4reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 9+4reb+1ast, C.Delgado 5+6reb+1ast, V.Felipe 5+3reb+1ast

Atletico Nacional - Leones 91-84

No shocking result in a game in Potosi where second ranked Atletico Nacional (7-3) defeated 9th ranked Leones (3-7) 91-84 on Thursday. Atletico Nacional shot 31 for 44 from the free-throw line, while Leones only scored fifteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Leones 56-39 including a 43-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard DMonta Harris (196-1997, college: Midwestern St.) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) chipped in 31 points during the contest. Julian Morales responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and American swingman Spencer Collins (194-1993, college: Wofford) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones' coach Mariano Aguilar tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Atletico Nacional have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-3 record behind leader Pichincha. Leones at the other side keep the ninth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 31+3reb+3ast, D.Harris 23+19reb, L.Mercado 17+8reb, C.Camargo 10+13reb+2ast, P.Ramos 5+4reb, C.Ariel 3
Leones: M.Julian 24+5reb+1ast, R.Arze 17+3reb+4ast, S.Collins 15+11reb+2ast, J.Edmond 13+11reb+1ast, V.Michael 5+2reb+4ast, S.Luis 4+2reb

CAN Oruro - San Simon 74-81

The biggest surprise of round 14 was guest San Simon's (#3) road victory over CAN Oruro (#4) 81-74 on Saturday evening. San Simon made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). The former international forward Andres Trujillo (184-1999) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four San Simon players scored in double figures. Argentinian forward Juan Martin Bello (200-1999) produced 19 points and 8 assists and forward Jheral Sanjinez (-1989) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. San Simon have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 6-4 record having just two points less than leader Pichincha. CAN Oruro lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Carl A-Z.
Top scorers:
San Simon: V.Rolando 29+10reb+4ast, A.Trujillo 20+7reb+3ast, M.Petkovic 13+10reb+1ast, P.Gutierrez 13+4reb+1ast, M.Guillen 4+6reb+2ast, H.Sergio 2+1reb+1ast
CAN Oruro: B.Juan Martin 19+4reb+8ast, D.Wade 16+2reb, J.Sanjinez 14+7reb+1ast, F.Jerez 6+9reb+1ast, J.Sanjinez 6+3reb+2ast, A.Flores 5+4reb

Univ.Sucre - Saracho 90-83

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Univ.Sucre and 6th ranked Saracho had identical 5-5 record. This time Univ.Sucre used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Oruro 90-83 on Saturday night. Univ.Sucre made 29-of-38 free shots (76.3 percent) during the game. Univ.Sucre outrebounded Saracho 45-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Juan Calvo (186-1999) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Argentinian power forward Nicolas Gimenez (203-1994, agency: BIG) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Saracho's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Univ.Sucre (6-5) moved-up to fourth place. Saracho lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 29+16reb+3ast, J.Calvo 21+5reb+5ast, T.James 15+7reb, C.Jose 8+6reb+6ast, J.Johnson 7+2reb+1ast, V.Alvaro 6+2reb
Saracho: A.Traverso 22+5reb+3ast, N.Gimenez 20+9reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 9+2reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 8+2reb+1ast, D.Simon 8+4reb, C.Delgado 5+2reb+1ast

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