LDB Round 3 (Regular Season): Rio Claro lose to Caxias do Sul

LDB U20 is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 3 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Rio Claro (4-1) in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Caxias do Sul (5-0) 70-56. Caxias do Sul outrebounded Rio Claro 48-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Nata Freitas (204-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Tiago Marques (191) helped adding 12 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Enzo Marques (-2006) with 19 points and 4 assists. Rio Claro's coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caxias do Sul is looking forward to face Campo Mourao (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rio Claro will play against Cruzeiro (#13) in Belo Horizonte and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Corinthians (5-0) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Minas (3-2) 67-66 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was an exceptional evening for forward Luiggi Fachin (200-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Lucas Cardoso accounted for 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Fernando Fernandes (196-2005) came up with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for Minas in the defeat. Corinthians will play against Cearense (#22) in Fortaleza in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Minas will play at home against Osasco (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Bauru between Cruzeiro and Bauru. Cruzeiro (2-3) got a very close victory on the road over Bauru (2-3). Cruzeiro managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 in the game for the thirteenth place. The best player for the winners was Icaro Almeida who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Murilo Felizatti who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cruzeiro will meet at home Rio Claro (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bauru will play against Viva Vida (#16) in Campinas and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Coritiba lost to Paulistano on the opponent's court 46-87. Osasco was outscored by Viva Vida in a home game 53-96. Botafogo rolled over Uniao Corinthians on the road 86-62. Pato crushed Flamengo on its own court 86-66. Brasilia was beaten by Campo Mourao in a road game 92-83. SESI Franca won against Fluminense at home 75-58. Winless UniFacisa lost to undefeated Sao Jose on the opponent's court 55-97. Pinheiros rolled over Cearense in a home game 98-54. Vasco/Tijuca was defeated by Mogi on the road 71-68.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Gabriel Vitoriano of Mogi.



Bauru - Cruzeiro 79-81:
A very close game took place in Bauru between Cruzeiro and Bauru. Cruzeiro (2-3) got a very close victory on the road over Bauru (2-3). Cruzeiro managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 in the game for the thirteenth place. Cruzeiro looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Icaro Almeida (191-2004) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. point guard Enrico Bianchi (182-2005) chipped in 22 points and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was center Murilo Felizatti (215-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and forward Pedro Willians (200-2006) added 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Cruzeiro will meet at home Rio Claro (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bauru will play against Viva Vida (#16) in Campinas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cruzeiro: I.Almeida 25+5reb+7ast, E.Bianchi 22+3reb+2ast, S.da 15+9reb+1ast, J.Kopper 9+4reb+2ast, F.Nunes 4+8reb+3ast, P.Couto 4+11reb+7ast
Bauru: F.Murilo 21+16reb+1ast, V.Raul 15+3reb+7ast, W.Pedro 15+15reb, P.Alerrandro 11+1ast, L.Guilherme 8+3reb+1ast, M.Vinicius 5+5reb+2ast

Paulistano - Coritiba 87-46:
Very expected game in Sao Paulo where Coritiba (0-5) was crushed by Paulistano (5-0) 87-46 on Tuesday. Paulistano outrebounded Coritiba 55-26 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Paulistano looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Coritiba's players. The best player for the winners was guard Lucas Avanso (183) who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Leandro Inacio (203-2004) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Paulistano players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Wesley Gardolin (198-2007) who recorded 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Lucas Nascimento (-2005) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paulistano will meet Botafogo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Coritiba will play against Mogi (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: L.Avanso 21+6reb+3ast, I.Leandro 12+7reb+3ast, J.Fernandes 11+5reb+1ast, J.Steuer 10+7reb+3ast, A.Gulo 7+3reb, G.Macedo 7+7reb+2ast
Coritiba: G.Wesley 13+5reb+4ast, I.Mateus 10+2reb, I.Gabriel 8+3reb+3ast, N.Lucas 7+10reb+2ast, R.Matheus 4+1reb+2ast, O.Marlon 2+1reb

Osasco - Viva Vida 53-96:
Very predictable result when Viva Vida (1-4) smashed on the road Osasco (1-4) 96-53 on Tuesday. Viva Vida dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Osasco's 28. Viva Vida forced 23 Osasco turnovers and outrebounded them 53-35 including a 42-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Viva Vida looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Osasco's players. The best player for the winners was Alisson Venancio (189-2005) who scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Guilherme Santos (195-2004) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Victor Brasil (-2005) who recorded 16 points and Felipe Alves (-2004) added 4 points and 11 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Viva Vida will meet at home Bauru (#15) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osasco will play against Minas in Belo Horizonte and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Viva Vida: G.Santos 15+9reb+1ast, P.De 15+4reb+3ast, A.Venancio 14+7reb+5ast, R.Scherrer 12+4reb+3ast, J.Gama 12+3reb+3ast, J.Martins 8+5reb+6ast
Osasco: B.Victor 16+2reb, A.Igor 9+3reb, S.Kaue 7+1reb, M.Gabriel 6+2reb, A.Felipe 4+11reb+1ast, M.Julio 3+3reb+5ast

Uniao Corinthians - Botafogo 62-86:
But Uniao Corinthians was not able to use a home court advantage and was rolled over by the opponent from Rio de Janeiro 86-62 on Tuesday night. Botafogo made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Uniao Corinthians turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Juan Fortunato (188-2004) who scored 27 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Nathan Balangio (193-2005) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Renan Silveira (188-2004) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Caua Ternorio (188-2005) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Botafogo will meet at home Paulistano (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Uniao Corinthians will play against Flamengo (#17) in Rio de Janeiro and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Botafogo: J.Fortunato 27+5reb, N.Balangio 15+6reb+1ast, K.Barbosa 14+2reb+3ast, L.Andrade 8+5reb+3ast, S.De 8+4reb+1ast, R.Nascimento 7+4reb+1ast
Uniao Corinthians: S.Renan 16+5reb+2ast, G.Gabriel 10+3reb, C.Pietro 8+1reb+3ast, M.Guilherme 8+8reb, C.Ternorio 6+10reb+1ast, M.Vitor 6+5reb

Corinthians - Minas 67-66:
Important game to mention about took place in Sao Paulo. Corinthians (5-0) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Minas (3-2) 67-66 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Strangely Minas outrebounded Corinthians 54-41 including a 25-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Luiggi Fachin (200-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Lucas Cardoso (203-2005) accounted for 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Guard Fernando Fernandes (196-2005) came up with a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists and center Vinci Oliveira (210-2007) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Minas in the defeat. Corinthians will play against Cearense (#22) in Fortaleza in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Minas will play at home against Osasco (#20) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Corinthians: F.Souza 18+1reb+1ast, L.Fachin 15+13reb+2ast, K.Ferrari 13+5reb, L.Cardoso 10+10reb+8ast, M.Monteiro 9+8reb+7ast, M.Martinez 2+2reb
Minas: F.Fernando 17+16reb+10ast, C.Nicolas 12+2reb, R.Bruno 12+6reb+1ast, O.Vinci 8+11reb, K.Murilo 8+6reb+5ast, O.Neora 6+10reb

Pato - Flamengo 86-66:
Everything went according to plan in Pato Branco where Pato (3-2) outscored Flamengo (1-4) 86-66 on Tuesday. Pato made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Thaylor Fagundes (190-2006) who scored 23 points and 6 assists. Forward Eduardo Jesus (201-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Pato's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Vitor Carvalho (204-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Otavio Harnbaker (182-2007) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pato will meet UniFacisa (#24) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Flamengo will play against Uniao Corinthians (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pato: T.Fagundes 23+4reb+6ast, E.Jesus 14+12reb+1ast, T.Oliveira 14+4reb+2ast, J.Cassimiro 11, M.Maffezzolli 10+7reb+1ast, G.Ribeiro 7+6reb+1ast
Flamengo: H.Otavio 15+6reb+2ast, A.Igor 13+5reb, C.Vitor 12+18reb+3ast, A.Joao 10+8reb+2ast, G.Matheus 9+4reb+2ast, D.Oliveira Lucas 2+2reb+1ast

Campo Mourao - Brasilia 92-83:
There was no surprise when Brasilia (0-5) was defeated on the road by Campo Mourao (3-2) 92-83 on Tuesday. Campo Mourao dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 34. Campo Mourao forced 29 Brasilia turnovers and had a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Caio Brandao (190) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Swingman Isaac Oliveira (195-2005) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Campo Mourao's coach Emerson Souza used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Matheus Cardoso (200-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and guard Tiago Andrade (188-2006) added 24 points and 5 assists respectively. Campo Mourao will meet Caxias do Sul on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will play against Pinheiros (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Campo Mourao: C.Brandao 36+5reb+1ast, I.Oliveira 15+9reb+1ast, P.Luiz 14+10reb+1ast, R.Cardoso 9+3reb, T.Bitencourt 8+9reb+5ast, D.Carvalho 8+4reb+9ast
Brasilia: A.Tiago 24+4reb+5ast, C.Matheus 23+12reb+2ast, S.Pedro 13+6reb, B.Luiz 8+9reb+5ast, V.Leonardo 8+4reb+1ast, V.Gabriel 7+7reb+3ast

SESI Franca - Fluminense 75-58:
No shocking result in a game in Sao Paulo where Franca (5-0) won against Fluminense (1-4) 75-58 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was guard Luis Colinski (198-2005) who scored 15 points. Forward Kelwin Abreu (200-2008) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Franca players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Victor Silva (201-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Nigerian forward Richard Udoagwa (206-2005, college: Marshalltown) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Franca will meet Vasco/Tijuca (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fluminense will play against Sao Jose and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SESI Franca: L.Colinski 15+4reb+2ast, K.Abreu 12+5reb, P.Couto 10+4reb, d.Vinicius 10+4reb+2ast, M.Mellim 8+1reb+2ast, L.Pires 8+1reb+6ast
Fluminense: S.Victor 18+10reb, U.Richard 10+6reb+3ast, S.Mateus 9+3reb+1ast, F.Luiz 8+1reb, S.Joao 6+2reb+3ast, S.Luccas 3+1reb

Rio Claro - Caxias do Sul 56-70:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Rio Claro (4-1) in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Caxias do Sul (5-0) 70-56. Caxias do Sul outrebounded Rio Claro 48-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward Nata Freitas (204-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Tiago Marques (191) helped adding 12 points and 7 assists. Five Caxias do Sul players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Enzo Marques (-2006) with 19 points and 4 assists and guard Guilherme Lacerda (185-2006) scored 14 points. Rio Claro's coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caxias do Sul is looking forward to face Campo Mourao (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rio Claro will play against Cruzeiro (#13) in Belo Horizonte and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: N.Freitas 15+9reb+2ast, J.Godoi 13+5reb, T.Marques 12+4reb+7ast, L.Nakazawa 11+6reb+5ast, G.Omena 11+6reb+4ast, M.Santos 4+13reb+1ast
Rio Claro: M.Enzo 19+3reb+4ast, L.Guilherme 14+3reb, A.Pietro 6+9reb+1ast, P.Athos 5+1reb, C.Vinicius 5+1reb+3ast, B.Pedro 4+6reb+1ast

Sao Jose - UniFacisa 97-55:
Very expected game when UniFacisa (0-5) was crushed on the road by Sao Jose (5-0) 97-55 on Tuesday. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to UniFacisa's 20. Sao Jose forced 23 UniFacisa turnovers and outrebounded them 48-29 including 37 on the defensive glass. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was center Isaque Duarte (204-2006) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Jackson Oliveira (184-2006) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Joao Almeida (200-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and forward David Chaves (199-2005) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sao Jose will meet Fluminense (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. UniFacisa will play against Pato (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: I.Duarte 18+9reb+1ast, J.Moreira 15+4reb+4ast, O.Jackson 12+6reb+5ast, J.Guimaraes 10+4reb+2ast, G.Soares 10+5reb+4ast, G.Pereira 8+4reb
UniFacisa: C.David 14+11reb+2ast, V.Flores 14+1reb+2ast, A.Joao 13+12reb+4ast, F.Igor 9+1reb+2ast, M.Gabriel 2+2reb+4ast, S.Victor 2+1reb

Pinheiros - Cearense 98-54:
Very predictable result in Sao Paulo where Pinheiros (4-1) smashed Cearense (0-5) 98-54 on Tuesday. Pinheiros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cearense's 22 and made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Pinheiros forced 20 Cearense turnovers and outrebounded them 59-28 including a 28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pinheiros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Cearense's players. The best player for the winners was Gustavo Dieger (-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Forward Grigor Batista (205-2005) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Five Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Pinheiros' coach Vitor Galvani felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Augusto Zanin (-2009) who recorded 7 points and 9 rebounds and Joao Nagib (-2009) added 11 points respectively. Pinheiros will meet Brasilia (#21) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Cearense will play against Corinthians and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: L.Thor 17+3reb+3ast, G.Dieger 13+12reb+8ast, R.de 12+12reb, D.Fortunato 11+4reb+1ast, J.Marinho 11+4reb+6ast, G.Batista 10+14reb+2ast
Cearense: N.Joao 11+2reb+1ast, C.Djavan 9+2reb+3ast, A.Yago 7+2ast, Z.Augusto 7+9reb+1ast, R.Yago 6+3reb+1ast, F.Victor 5

Mogi - Vasco/Tijuca 71-68:
Not a big story in a game in Mogi das Cruze where Vasco da Gama (1-4) was edged by Mogi (4-1) 71-68 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mogi shot 31 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Vasco/Tijuca only scored ten points from the stripe. Mogi had a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Gabriel Vitoriano (196-2007) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Forward Richard Sampaio (200-2007) chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Bruno Gruber (-2007) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Gustavo Conceicao (180-2007) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mogi will meet Coritiba (#23) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vasco da Gama will play against SESI Franca (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mogi: G.Vitoriano 19+12reb+5ast, G.Pinto 12+1reb, R.Sampaio 8+15reb+2ast, W.Vasconcelos 8+4reb, G.Bavoso 8+3reb+3ast, G.Pedroso 6+2reb+3ast
Vasco/Tijuca: G.Bruno 16+16reb, C.Gustavo 15+2reb+3ast, F.Miguel 12+2reb+1ast, N.Tonyslane 8+2reb, R.Augusto 5+5reb+5ast, N.Danilo 4+5reb+1ast