Libobasquet Round 2 (Regular Season): Kinwa hands first loss to Univ.Sucre

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Libobasquet. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Univ.Sucre at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Kinwa 82-81. The former international point guard Axel Veizaga (182-1996) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international swingman Jose Perez (191-2000) contributed with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Kinwa's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds for Univ.Sucre. Kinwa are looking forward to face Leones in Potosi in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Univ.Sucre will play at home against CAN Oruro and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Potosi: CAN Potosi and Leones. CAN Potosi smashed visiting Leones by 47 points 101-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. Alan Castro (-2002) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cristhian Camargo chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Oliver Chavez (-1997) responded with 14 points and 7 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. CAN Potosi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Potosi to the arena .
An interesting game for Leones which hosted in Potosi Carl A-Z. Leones managed to get a 4-point victory 59-55. Diego Olguin notched 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds by Daniel Simon did not help to save the game for Carl A-Z. Carl A-Z's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones will meet at home Kinwa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carl A-Z will play against Pichincha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 2 winless Calero lost to undefeated Kinwa on the road 68-82.



Univ.Sucre - Kinwa 81-82

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Univ.Sucre at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Kinwa 82-81. The former international point guard Axel Veizaga (182-1996) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international swingman Jose Perez (191-2000) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Kinwa's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and the former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) added 11 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Univ.Sucre. Four Kinwa and five Univ.Sucre players scored in double figures. Kinwa are looking forward to face Leones in Potosi in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Univ.Sucre will play at home against CAN Oruro and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Kinwa: S.Valverde 21+2reb+3ast, J.Perez 18+10reb+2ast, A.Veizaga 17+11reb+7ast, C.Gonzales 10+6reb+3ast, C.Aiken 7+7reb, J.Beltran 7+10reb+2ast
Univ.Sucre: P.Gutierrez 24+4ast, H.Washington 19+12reb+2ast, J.Aramayo 15+3reb+1ast, J.Calvo 11+7reb+6ast, R.Calvo 11+17reb+5ast, F.Choquehuanca 1+5reb

Leones - Carl A-Z 59-55

An interesting game for Leones which hosted in Potosi Carl A-Z. Leones managed to get a 4-point victory 59-55. The former international guard Diego Olguin (186-1995) notched 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and the former international swingman Luis Salinas (194-1998) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds by Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) did not help to save the game for Carl A-Z. Jesus Virhuez added 12 points and 17 rebounds for the guests. Four Carl A-Z players scored in double figures. Carl A-Z's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones will meet at home Kinwa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carl A-Z will play against Pichincha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Olguin 17+5reb+6ast, L.Salinas 16+10reb, M.Ochoa 14+9reb+2ast, O.Chavez 9+12reb+1ast, M.Viscarra 3+5reb, J.Soliz 0
Carl A-Z: D.Simon 16+12reb+2ast, J.Virhuez 12+17reb, F.Vedia 12+1reb+2ast, A.Vedia 10+5reb+3ast, E.Martinez 3+3reb+1ast, J.Quiroga 2+1ast

Kinwa - Calero 82-68

No shocking result in a game when Kinwa beat at home Calero 82-68 on Wednesday. American power forward CJ Aiken (206-1990, college: St.Joseph's, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Samuel Valverde (-1999) supported him with 16 points and 8 assists. Five Kinwa players scored in double figures. Kinwa's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Argentinian forward Matias Arias (202-1994) did not help to save the game for Calero. Forward Esteban Covarrubias (190-2001) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Kinwa will meet Leones in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Calero will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kinwa: C.Aiken 22+13reb, S.Valverde 16+4reb+8ast, A.Veizaga 15+4reb+7ast, C.Gonzales 12+2reb, J.Perez 11+10reb+2ast, E.Gonzales 2+2reb+1ast
Calero: M.Arias 17+8reb+1ast, E.Covarrubias 16+5reb, A.Alba 12+6reb+2ast, L.Careaga 9+5reb, P.Ramos 7+6reb+4ast, A.Valenzuela 7+12reb

CAN Potosi - Leones 101-54

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Potosi: CAN Potosi and Leones. CAN Potosi smashed visiting Leones by 47 points 101-54. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. CAN Potosi dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 22. CAN Potosi forced 23 Leones turnovers and outrebounded them 43-22 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. CAN Potosi players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Alan Castro (-2002) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Oliver Chavez (-1997) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Diego Olguin (186-1995) scored 11 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. CAN Potosi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Potosi to the arena .
Top scorers:
CAN Potosi: A.Castro 25+6reb+2ast, J.Gil 15+3reb+3ast, C.Camargo 13+7reb+2ast, C.Leon 12+3ast, L.Mercado 10+2reb+1ast, C.Gonzales 9+7reb+6ast
Leones: O.Chavez 14+7reb+2ast, D.Olguin 11+2reb+5ast, M.Ochoa 10+1ast, M.Viscarra 7+3reb+2ast, L.Salinas 4+5reb+1ast, J.Condo 3+1reb