Marcelinho Huertas' double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Brazilians playing currently abroad:

Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Brazilians who are currently playing abroad.

Marcelinho Huertas

   #1. This week's number one is an experienced international point guard Marcelinho Huertas (191-83, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). He could not help CB Canarias (11-3) in their last game. Despite Huertas' very good performance the second-placed CB Canarias (11-3) was edged 98-96 on the road by the lower-ranked (#5) Brose Baskets in the group C of Basketball Champions League. He had a double-double by scoring 15 points and making 11 passes in 35 minutes on the court. The Regular Season already ended in the Basketball Champions League. It's Huertas' first season with the team. Huertas has relatively good stats this year: 11.8ppg, 2.3rpg, 8.8apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 56.2%(50-89), 3FGP: 32.3% and FT: 85.7% in 13 games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Italian. Huertas is currently a member of the Brazilian senior national team.

Vitor Benite

   #2. Second place goes to an international shooting guard Vitor Benite (192-90, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). He was the major contributor in Burgos' victory against the fifth-ranked SC Rasta Vechta (6-8) 87-71 in the Basketball Champions League last Wednesday. Benite scored 18 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists. San Pablo Inmobiliaria Miraflores Burgos (8-6) is placed third in group B. The Regular Season already ended in the Basketball Champions League. This season Benite has relatively solid stats: 12.9ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.2apg, 2FGP: 43.6%, 3FGP: 44.4% and FT: 89.3%. He is in the roster of the Brazilian senior national team.

Augusto Lima

   #3. The Brazilian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Augusto Lima (206-91, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Vitor Benite and both played together in the last Basketball Champions League game. Lima contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked SC Rasta Vechta (6-8) 87-71. He scored 9 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 21 minutes. This year Lima averages: 7.8ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.4apg, 1.4bpg, 2FGP: 56.9%(58-102) and FT: 22.0% in 16 games. He is also a member of the Brazilian senior national team.

Caio Pacheco

   #4. Point guard Caio Pacheco (189-99, currently plays in Argentina) led Bahia Basket to a 1-point victory over the closely-ranked San Martin Corrientes (11-7) 116-115 in the Argentinian La Liga in Monday night's game. Pacheco was MVP of the game. He scored 27 points (!!!) and added 9 assists. Bahia Basket (10-9) is placed ninth in the La Liga. Pacheco has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 18.2ppg, 3.5rpg and 5.8apg. Pacheco used to play for the Brazilian U21 national team back in 2018.

Hatila Passos

   #5. Former international center Hatila Passos (211-85, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in Uruguay) led Nacional to a 3-point victory against the closely-ranked Trouville (12-9) 89-86 in a derby game in the Uruguayan LUB last Monday. He scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 38 minutes. Nacional De Futbol Montevideo (13-8) is placed fourth in the LUB. The Regular Season already ended. Passos has reliable stats this year: 11.8ppg, 12.2rpg and 1.8apg in 20 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Uruguayan. Passos used to play for the Brazilian national team ten years ago.

Cristiano Felicio

   #6. Power forward Cristiano Felicio (206-92, college: Oregon, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Chicago Bulls (19-35) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance the Chicago Bulls (19-35) were defeated 118-111 in Philadelphia by the 76ers. Felicio recorded 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Felicio's overall stats this season are: 4.3ppg and 4.6rpg. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Brazilian National Team roster.

Scott Machado

   #7. Former international guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona, currently plays in Australia) led Cairns Taipans to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Adelaide 36ers (12-15) 99-80 in the Australian NBL in Saturday night's game. Machado scored 12 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 6 assists (went 5 for 5 at the free throw line) in 27 minutes. Cairns Taipans (16-10) are placed third in the NBL. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Machado has very impressive stats this year: 16.8ppg, 3.7rpg, 8.1apg and 1.4spg in 26 games. He is a naturalized American. Machado used to play for the Brazilian national team two years ago. Strangely he has never played in Brazil.

Tulio Da Silva

   #8. Forward Tulio Da Silva (201-96, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Missouri St. to an easy victory against the Illinois State University (1-6) crushing them 80-60 in the NCAA on Wednesday night. He scored 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes. The Missouri State University has 4-3 conference record this season. Da Silva's stats this year are: 10.1ppg and 7.3rpg in 22 games. He used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team back in 2014.

Lucas Siewert

   #9. Former U18 international forward Lucas Siewert (208-97, currently studies in the States) contributed to Colorado's surprising victory against the Stanford University (4-1) 81-74 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game. He scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 16 minutes. The University of Colorado has a solid 5-2 conference record this season. Siewert is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Colorado's roster. This season Siewert's overall stats are: 8.4ppg and 4.7rpg in 23 games. He used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team six years ago.

Carlos Cobos

   #10. Guard Carlos Cobos (193-88, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Real Canoe (5-16) 84-65 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Sunday night's game. He scored 7 points and added 5 assists. Coviran Granada (6-10) is placed tenth in the LEB Gold. Cobos has been at the team for four years. Cobos' total stats this season are: 4.4ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.3apg. He is a former international player as ten years ago he still played for the Brazilian senior national team.

   #11. Former U19 international center Felipe Braga (213-94, currently plays in France) managed to help Etoile Angers Basket to win against the eighth-ranked JSA Bordeaux 88-84 in the French NM1 (third division) on Saturday night. Braga scored only 2 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks. His total stats this season are: 4.7ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.7bpg. Braga used to play for the Brazilian U19 national team seven years ago.

   #12. Former U18 international center Victor Bafutto (208-98, is currently at the American university) was not able to secure a victory for the Mercer in their game against the Furman University in the NCAA. He cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones. Bafutto scored only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 11 minutes. His team was crushed by 22 points 79-57. This year his total stats are: 3.9ppg and 2.5rpg in 24 games. Bafutto used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team back in 2016.

   #13. Former U17 international guard Fernando Salsamendi (196, currently plays in NAIA) led Ave Maria University to an easy victory against the Webber International University crushing them 73-52 in the TSC in Thursday night's game. He recorded 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Salsamendi has averaged so far 3.9ppg and 2.5rpg. He used to play for the Brazilian U17 national team seven years ago.


The list of other players, who all have Brazilian passport but never been selected to any of Brazilian national teams:

   #1. Feliciano Perez (210-C-90, currently plays in Portugal) could not help Galitos-Barreiro (9-10) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Perez's very good performance Galitos-Barreiro was edged 74-73 on the road by the lower-ranked Ovarense (#11). He was the top scorer with 20 points. Perez also added 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. Perez averaged so far 13.5ppg and 6.8rpg.

   #2. Experienced Diego Maffia (185-PG-1, currently plays in Canada) led University of Victoria to a victory over the Spartans (2-17) 91-82 in the U Sports in Saturday night's game. Maffia was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 11 rebounds. Maffia also added 3 assists. The University of Victoria has a solid 15-5 record this season. The Regular Season already ended. Maffia averaged so far 12.4ppg, 3.1rpg and 1.7apg. He has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Canadian.

   #3. Oscar Da Silva (207-PF-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to help the Stanford in their game against the University of Utah (2-4) in the NCAA. Da Silva recorded 8 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 36 minutes. His team lost 56-64 at home to the University of Utah. Da Silva has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg in 22 games he played so far. Da Silva is another player who holds two passports: German and Brazilian. Despite his Brazilian nationality, Da Silva previously played for the German U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Brazilian team.

   #4. Rodrigo Goncalves (203-F-87, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to secure a victory for Petrolero (12-12) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his very good performance Petrolero (#4) was defeated 82-70 in Rio Negro by the leading Dep Viedma in the Conferencia Sur. Goncalves was the second best scorer with 20 points. He also added 9 rebounds. Goncalves averaged so far 14.3ppg and 9.0rpg.

   #5. Felipe Dos Anjos (218-C-98, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Palencia Baloncesto's victory against the closely-ranked Ourense (10-11) 87-80 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Friday. Dos Anjos scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Chocalates Trapa Palencia (12-9) is placed eighth in the LEB Gold. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. Dos Anjos' total stats this season are: 6.5ppg and 6.3rpg.

   #6. Ayan Carvalho (196-G/F-97, college: Temple, currently plays in Argentina) faced previously mentioned Rodrigo Goncalves in the Argentinian La Liga Argentina last game. Carvalho helped Dep Viedma win their game against the fourth-ranked Petrolero 82-70. He scored 11 points in 23 minutes. Carvalho averaged so far 12.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.0apg and 1.4spg in 22 games. He has both Brazilian and Argentinian nationalities. Despite Carvalho's Brazilian passport, he currently plays for the Argentinian university national team and cannot be called to the Brazilian team.

   #7. Joao Gallina (192-SF-94, currently plays in Portugal) helped CAB Madeira win their game against the closely-ranked Barreirense 87-71 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game. Gallina recorded 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Gallina's total stats this season are: 2.7ppg, 2.4rpg and 1.1apg. He also holds two passports: Brazilian and Portuguese. Despite Gallina's Brazilian nationality, he previously played for the Portuguese U20 national team.

   #8. Rafael Paulichi (201-PF-98, currently plays in Argentina) managed to help Bahia Basket in a 1-point victory against the closely-ranked San Martin Corrientes 116-115 in the Argentinian La Liga last Monday. Paulichi scored only 4 points in 19 minutes. This year Paulichi's total stats are: 3.4ppg and 2.7rpg in 19 games.

   #9. Carlos Costa (201-G, currently plays in Canada) is a teammate of previously mentioned Diego Maffia. But that was another game of his team in U Sports which we would like to mention. Costa helped University of Victoria win their game against the Spartans 73-65. He scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Costa's total stats this season are: 2.5ppg and 3.4rpg.

   #10. Romulo Gusmao (208-C-95, currently plays in Argentina) couldn't help Argentino in their game against Quimsa in the Argentinian La Liga. He cannot count Monday's game as one of the best ones. Gusmao scored only 2 points in 6 minutes on the court. His team lost 92-102. This year Gusmao's total stats are: 3.7ppg and 3.8rpg in 20 games.