Libobasquet Round 10 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 10 was only three-point a home defeat of their biggest opponent Kinwa (7-4) to third ranked Leones (8-3) 71-68 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The former international guard Diego Olguin (186-1995) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Uruguayan point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Jose Perez (191-2000) responded with 7 points and 10 rebounds. Kinwa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones moved-up to second place. Kinwa at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kinwa will play on the road against Pichincha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. First ranked host CAN Potosi (10-1) defeated 4th ranked Pichincha (6-5) 57-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pichincha. Carlos Gonzales (-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Cristhian Camargo supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds by Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) did not help to save the game for Pichincha. CAN Potosi have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-1 record. Pichincha at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. CAN Potosi will play against Carl A-Z (#6) in Oruro in the next round where they are favorite. Pichincha will play against Kinwa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-11) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to fourth ranked Univ.Sucre (7-4) 104-93 on Friday evening. Rene Calvo fired 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Univ.Sucre's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Irin Stark produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Univ.Sucre have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Kinwa. Loser CAN Oruro still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Univ.Sucre will meet at home Calero (#7) in the next round. CAN Oruro will play against Calero and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 10 Carl A-Z was destroyed by Pichincha on the opponent's court 90-54.



Pichincha - Carl A-Z 90-54

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Carl A-Z (4-7) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Pichincha (6-5) 90-54 on Thursday. Pichincha forced 20 Carl A-Z turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Andres Trujillo (184-1999) fired 19 points and 8 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four Pichincha players scored in double figures. Pichincha's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cuban guard Daniel Simon (185-1996) produced 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mario Torrez (178-2002) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Pichincha went down to fifth position due to points difference. Carl A-Z lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Pichincha will meet at home higher ranked Kinwa (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Carl A-Z will play against the league's leader CAN Potosi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carl A-Z: M.Torrez 16+3reb+1ast, M.Ramallo 9+1reb, D.Simon 9+9reb+5ast, F.Vedia 8+3reb+1ast, J.Quiroga 5+5reb+3ast, M.Tola 5+6reb+2ast
Pichincha: A.Trujillo 19+3reb+8ast, A.Carreon 17+10reb+3ast, A.Ledezma 12+6reb, C.Alanes 11+6reb+2ast, K.Escalante 10+3reb, M.Petkovic 7+10reb+2ast

CAN Oruro - Univ.Sucre 93-104

Bottom-ranked CAN Oruro (0-11) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 11th consecutive match to fourth ranked Univ.Sucre (7-4) 104-93 on Friday evening. Univ.Sucre made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. The former international swingman Rene Calvo (193-1993) fired 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Haylen Washington (196-1994, college: Co.Georgia) chipped in 26 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Washington is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Univ.Sucre's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International guard Irin Stark (185-1989, college: STAC) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Ruben Calvetty (-2001) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Univ.Sucre have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Kinwa. Loser CAN Oruro still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Univ.Sucre will meet at home Calero (#7) in the next round. CAN Oruro will play against Calero and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
CAN Oruro: R.Calvetty 23+4reb+1ast, I.Stark 19+10reb+6ast, S.Herbas 19+2reb+5ast, C.Delgado 11+4reb+2ast, M.Arnez 9+3reb+1ast, A.Escalier 8
Univ.Sucre: H.Washington 26+6reb+2ast, R.Calvo 22+8reb+5ast, P.Gutierrez 18+4reb+5ast, J.Calvo 15+3reb+3ast, J.Aramayo 12+2reb+1ast, F.Choquehuanca 7+9reb+1ast

CAN Potosi - Pichincha 57-50

The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. First ranked host CAN Potosi (10-1) defeated 4th ranked Pichincha (6-5) 57-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pichincha. CAN Potosi held Pichincha to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 29.5 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Pichincha 55-41 including 42 on the defensive glass. Carlos Gonzales (-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Cristhian Camargo (194-1992) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds by Serbian power forward Milos Petkovic (204-1991) did not help to save the game for Pichincha. Guard Agustin Carreon (190-2000) added 7 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. CAN Potosi have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-1 record. Pichincha at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. CAN Potosi will play against Carl A-Z (#6) in Oruro in the next round where they are favorite. Pichincha will play against Kinwa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pichincha: A.Trujillo 14+1reb+1ast, M.Petkovic 12+14reb+2ast, C.Alanes 7+4reb+5ast, A.Carreon 7+10reb+2ast, A.Ledezma 4+1reb, A.Ribera 3+2reb
CAN Potosi: J.Gil 13+4reb+2ast, C.Gonzales 13+11reb+3ast, C.Camargo 12+9reb+3ast, A.Castro 9+6reb+2ast, M.Morales 5+6reb, L.Mercado 3+6reb

Kinwa - Leones 68-71

The most shocking disappointment of round 10 was only three-point a home defeat of their biggest opponent Kinwa (7-4) to third ranked Leones (8-3) 71-68 in the game for the second place. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The former international guard Diego Olguin (186-1995) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Uruguayan point guard Mauro Zubiaurre (189-1994) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international swingman Jose Perez (191-2000) responded with 7 points and 10 rebounds and Argentinian power forward Santiago Bruera (206-1998, college: FAU, agency: BIG) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Kinwa players scored in double figures. Kinwa's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones moved-up to second place. Kinwa at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Univ.Sucre. Leones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kinwa will play on the road against Pichincha and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kinwa: A.Veizaga 14+3reb+1ast, S.Valverde 12+3reb+2ast, S.Bruera 11+7reb, M.Rios 11+1reb, C.Gonzales 8+2reb+1ast, J.Perez 7+10reb+3ast
Leones: D.Olguin 26+13reb+4ast, R.Arze 15+3reb+1ast, M.Zubiaurre 14+2reb+5ast, M.Ochoa 8+7reb+2ast, O.Chavez 4+10reb, L.Salinas 2+2reb