Libobasquet Round 22: Leones are defeated by Calero in a derby game

- July 19, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Juan Cruz Oberto

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Potosi: Calero (#8) and Leones (#7). Leones were defeated at home 65-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Celmar Alanes (180-1997) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Calero (8-10) moved-up to seventh place. Leones at the other side dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost.
Third ranked Atletico Nacional (11-7) crushed at home 9th ranked Saracho (7-11) by 22 points 87-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) notched 19 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Carlos Gonzales supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atletico Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and San Simon. Saracho at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost.

In the last game of round 22 San Simon destroyed La Paz on the opponent's court 110-90.

Atletico Nacional - Saracho 87-65

Third ranked Atletico Nacional (11-7) crushed at home 9th ranked Saracho (7-11) by 22 points 87-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Atletico Nacional dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Saracho's 16 and made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Cuban-\n guard Adriano Barreras (186-1989) notched 19 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Carlos Gonzales (-2002) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points and 5 assists by Argentinian point guard Alejo Traverso (179-1998) did not help to save the game for Saracho. Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who 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. Atletico Nacional moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and San Simon. Saracho at the other side keeps the ninth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Saracho: A.Traverso 16+3reb+5ast, V.Alejandro 12+5reb+1ast, N.Gimenez 12+4reb, D.Simon 10+8reb, R.Martin 7+1reb+2ast, C.Delgado 6+5reb+5ast
Atletico Nacional: A.Barreras 19+4reb+7ast, G.Carlos 16+8reb, P.Ramos 13+1reb+1ast, M.Recamo 13+3reb+2ast, C.Alan 9+6reb, C.Camargo 9+7reb+2ast

La Paz - San Simon 90-110

Very expected game when 10th ranked La Paz (5-13) was crushed at home by fourth ranked San Simon (11-7) 110-90. San Simon outrebounded La Paz 46-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by La Paz's players. Argentinian Rolando Vallejos (195-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the former international Pedro Gutierrez (182-1996) supported him with 27 points, 7 assists and 6 steals. San Simon's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) did not help to save the game for La Paz. Claudio Gonzales (193-2004) added 27 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Simon moved-up to second place, which they share with Carl A-Z and Atletico Nacional. La Paz at the other side stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Paz: I.Stark 30+5reb+5ast, G.Claudio 27+4reb+2ast, D.Maza 17+7reb+5ast, J.Beltran 14+6reb+4ast, V.Meneses 2+4reb+4ast, V.Gherald 0+1reb
San Simon: V.Rolando 27+10reb+7ast, P.Gutierrez 27+4reb+7ast, A.Trujillo 23+2reb+6ast, M.Petkovic 10+9reb+1ast, J.Zorrilla 7+5reb+5ast, M.Arias 5+2reb+4ast

Leones - Calero 65-70

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Potosi: Calero (#8) and Leones (#7). Leones were defeated at home 65-70 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Argentinian power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Celmar Alanes (180-1997) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward James Edmond (205-1991, college: Lincoln, MO) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Martin Ochoa (185-1994) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Calero (8-10) moved-up to seventh place. Leones at the other side dropped to the eighth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: M.Julian 15+5reb+3ast, J.Edmond 15+11reb, M.Ochoa 12+7reb+5ast, S.Luis 9+4reb+1ast, V.Michael 6+4reb, S.Collins 5+4reb+3ast
Calero: J.Cruz Oberto 24+9reb+2ast, M.Ortiz 12+3reb+1ast, A.Carreon 10+5reb+3ast, C.Romero 9+5reb+2ast, T.Jones 8+6reb+1ast, C.Alanes 7+9reb+3ast

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