Cristiano Felicio selected the top Brazilian playing abroad in last week's games

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

Cristiano Felicio

   #1. This week's number one is an international power forward Cristiano Felicio (206-92, college: Oregon, currently plays in NBA). He could not help the Chicago Bulls (20-38) to beat the Phoenix Suns (24-34). Felicio scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls (20-38) were defeated 112-104 on the road by the Suns. It was Bulls' eighth consecutive loss in a row. This season Felicio averages: 4.3ppg, 4.9rpg, 2FGP: 66.7%(30-45) and FT: 78.3%. Ex-Clube de Regatas do Flamengo player is currently a member of the Brazilian senior national team.

Rafael Monteiro

   #2. Second place goes to former U18 international forward Rafael Monteiro (193-98, currently plays in NCAA2). He led Augusta University to an easy victory against the University of North Georgia (3-6) crushing them 92-65 in the NCAA2 on Wednesday night. Monteiro had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks in 37 minutes. The Augusta University has a solid 6-3 record this season. Monteiro has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 18.3ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 61.0%(141-231), 3FGP: 57.1%(8-14) and FT: 80.6% in 21 games he played so far. Monteiro played for the Brazilian U18 national team in 2016.

Raul Neto

   #3. The Brazilian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international point guard Raul Neto (185-92, currently plays in NBA). He contributed to a Philadelphia 76ers' victory against the Brooklyn Nets (26-30) 112-104 in the NBA in Thursday night's game. Neto scored 6 points and added 4 passes. The Philadelphia 76ers have a solid 36-22 record this season. It's Neto's first year with the team. His overall stats this year are: 4.0ppg, 1.1rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 47.8%, 3FGP: 36.9% and FT: 81.8%. Neto played for the Brazilian national team four years ago.

Lucas Siewert

   #4. Forward Lucas Siewert (208-97, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Colorado to a victory against the University of Southern California (4-2) 70-66 in the NCAA on Thursday night. Siewert scored 11 points. The University of Colorado has not so impressive 2-4 conference record this season. There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Siewert is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Colorado's roster. His overall stats this season are: 8.1ppg and 4.2rpg. Siewert used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team back in 2014.

Kayo Goncalves

   #5. Former U17 international forward Kayo Goncalves (203-99, currently plays in NCAA2) was not able to help the Southeastern Oklahoma State University (8-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance the Southeastern Oklahoma State University lost 65-69 in Magnolia to the Southern Arkansas University. Goncalves had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 10 rebounds in 40 minutes. Goncalves has relatively good stats this year: 12.7ppg and 8.8rpg in 21 games. He used to play for the Brazilian U17 national team five years ago.

Tulio Da Silva

   #6. Forward Tulio Da Silva (201-96, currently studies in the States) helped Missouri St. win their game against the Loyola University of Chicago (6-1) 74-62 in the NCAA last Saturday. Da Silva scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. The Missouri State University has 4-3 conference record this season. There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. Da Silva's overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg and 7.2rpg. He is a former U18 international player as he played for the Brazilian team six years ago.

Matheus Silveira

   #7. Former U16 international center Matheus Silveira (213-0, is currently at the American university) helped Austin Peay win their game against the Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (2-5) 78-60 in the NCAA in Thursday night's game. He scored 9 points. The Austin Peay State University has quite an impressive 7-0 conference record this season. So far Austin Peay won all seven games in the conference. There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. This season Silveira averages only 1.5ppg. He used to play for the Brazilian U16 national team five years ago.

Victor Bafutto

   #8. Center Victor Bafutto (208-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Mercer win their game against the Samford University (2-5) crushing them 106-66 in the NCAA last Wednesday. Bafutto scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in only 10 minutes. The Mercer University has 3-4 conference record this season. There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. This year Bafutto's overall stats are: 3.8ppg and 2.6rpg in 28 games. He used to play for the Brazilian U18 national team back in 2016.

Fernando Salsamendi

   #9. Former U17 international guard Fernando Salsamendi (196, currently plays in NAIA) helped Ave Maria University win their game against the Southeastern University (14-3) 83-73 in the TSC last Saturday. He scored 9 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. The Ave Maria University has record this season. It's Salsamendi's first year with the team. Salsamendi's total stats this year are: 2.5ppg and 3.4rpg. 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. Oscar Da Silva (207-PF-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) led Stanford to an easy victory against the Washington State University (3-4) 75-57 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 10 rebounds. Da Silva also added 4 assists in 32 minutes. The Stanford University has 4-1 conference record this season. There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Da Silva has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3spg in 26 games he played so far. Da Silva has a dual citizenship: German and Brazilian. Despite his Brazilian passport, Da Silva previously played for the German U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Brazilian team.

   #2. Ayan Carvalho (196-G/F-97, college: Temple, currently plays in Argentina) could not help Dep Viedma (17-13) in their last game. Despite his good performance the second-placed Dep Viedma (17-13) lost 82-92 on the road to the leading C.Entrerriano in the Conferencia Sur. Carvalho recorded 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds (made all of his six free throws) in 37 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. It was Dep Viedma's third consecutive loss in a row. Carvalho has relatively good stats this year: 12.2ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.2apg and 1.4spg in 27 games. He is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Argentinian. Despite Carvalho's Brazilian nationality, he currently plays for the Argentinian university national team and cannot be called to the Brazilian team.

   #3. Experienced Guilherme de Souza (185-G-84, currently plays in Finland) was not able to help Westside ET in their game against Pyrinto Ak.B (4-15) in the Finnish 1st Division (second division), despite his very good performance on Sunday night. de Souza was the top scorer with 14 points. He also added 4 rebounds in 25 minutes. But the 11th-placed Westside ET (5-14) lost 75-81 in Tampere to the lower-ranked (#12) Pyrinto Ak.B in the Division B. There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This year de Souza's overall stats are: 8.4ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.1apg in seven games.

   #4. Rodrigo Goncalves (203-F-87, currently plays in Argentina) contributed to Petrolero's victory against the fifth-ranked Quilmes MP (12-19) 94-80 in the Argentinian La Liga Argentina (second division) on Saturday night. Goncalves scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Petrolero de Plaza Huincul (13-13) is placed fourth in Conferencia Sur. It's Goncalves' first season with the team. This year he has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg and 8.6rpg.

   #5. Eduardo Lane (208-F-99, currently studies in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the SJSU (2-6) in their game against the Colorado State University (5-3) in the NCAA. Lane cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 3 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 22 minutes. His team lost 71-78 at home to the Colorado State University. There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. This year Lane's total stats are: 3.4ppg and 2.4rpg in 22 games.

   #6. Lucas Doria (203-F-97, currently plays in NCAA2) couldn't help the St. Edward's University in their game against the Dallas Baptist University in the NCAA2. He recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His team was defeated 84-72 in the NCAA2. Doria's total stats this season are: 6.8ppg and 3.6rpg.

   #7. Jordan Arroyo (201-F, is currently at the American university) couldn't help the N.Mexico in their game against the Boise State University in the NCAA. He scored only 4 points in 15 minutes. His team lost 61-74. This year Arroyo averages just 1.0ppg in 12 games.

   #8. Jonathan Dos Anjos (204-SF-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) couldn't help the Loyola Mary in their game against the Saint Mary's College of California in the NCAA. He cannot count Thursday's game as one of the best ones. Dos Anjos scored only 3 points. His team was defeated 57-51. Dos Anjos' total stats this season are: 3.1ppg and 2.2rpg.

   #9. Diego Maffia (185-PG-1, currently plays in Canada) couldn't help the University of Victoria in their game against the Bisons in the U Sports. He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. Maffia scored only 3 points in 24 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 20 points 81-61. This year Maffia has relatively solid stats: 11.9ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.6apg in 21 games. He has both Brazilian and Canadian nationalities.

   #10. Carlos Costa (201-G, currently plays in Canada) is a teammate of previously mentioned Diego Maffia and both played together in the last U Sports game. Costa couldn't help the University of Victoria in their game against the Bisons. He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. Costa scored only 2 points. His team was badly defeated by 20 points 81-61. Costa's total stats this season are: 2.5ppg and 3.4rpg.