Puerto Rico wins Gold medal in Gurabo
- Aug 8, 2011
FINAL
Mexico - Puerto Rico
75-90
Puerto Rico won the Gold in Gurabo. The host of U17 CentroBasket cruised
past Mexico 90-75 in the Finals to win the first place. Of course Silver
belongs to Mexico. Both teams booked a spot for the 2012 FIBA Americas
Championship U18.
Abdiel Badillo (193-F-94) was a key player in victory with 27 points
and 13 rebounds. He reached valuation 29 and was the MVP of this
meeting.
Jerome Caraballo (95) had 14 pts and 13 rebs, while
Esteban Cordero (94) added 13 points in this victory. In the loosing
squad,
Jose Estrada (94) shined with 28 points and 6 rebounds.
Raul Frutos (94) (7 rebs) and
Miguel Ramirez (94) (6 rebs) netted 12 points each. Quarters: 7-31,
24-25, 15-10, 29-24.
Places 3-4
U.S. Virgin Islands - Bahamas
86-83 OT
US Virgin Islands grabbed 86-83 thriller win against Bahamas in the last
day of U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. Thanks to this victory US Virgin
Island won the Bronze at this event. They also booked a spot for the
next U18 FIBA Americas Championship. Bahamas ended as No.4 and stay
without the medal. They also failed to reach FIBA Americas.
Rasheed Swanston (95) shined for the winners with 32 points and 11
rebounds.
Khalid Hart (95) had 28 pts, 7 rebs and 6 assists, while
Kareem Harris (94) added 12 points in this victory. In the loosing
squad,
Khristen Francis (95) collected 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Lourawls Nairn (95) had 18 points and 8 rebs, while
Adney Bethel (94) added 14 pts in this loss. Quarters: 33-14, 11-25,
14-20, 17-16, 11-8.
Places 5-6
Dominican Republic - Belize
85-81
Dominican Republic outplayed Belize 85-81 in the last day of the
championship in Gurabo. It was a game for the fifth place at U17
CentroBasket. Of course, Belize ended as No.6. Both teams failed to book
a spot for the next U18 FIBA Americas Championship.
Karl-Anthony Towns (96) led the winners with 28 points and 8
rebounds.
Brandone Francis (95) added 17 points, 6 rebs and 6 assists, while
Adonis Gonzalez (95) followed with 12 pts and 8 boards. On the other
side,
Devin Daly (188-F-95) shined in defeat with 34 points and 12
rebounds.
Tariq Middleton (178-G-95) had 24 pts and 6 rebs. Quarters: 13-19,
32-21, 15-12, 25-29. Puerto Rico is the winner of U17 CentroBasket in
Gurabo.
Places 7-8
Panama - British Virgin Islands
79-81 OT2
British Virgin Islands celebrated in the last day of the competition in
Gurabo. It was a game for the seventh place at U17 Centrobasket and
British Virgin Islands grabbed 81-79 thriller win against Panama. It was
a game with two overtimes. Panama finished as the last ranked team in
Gurabo.
Shakiel Humphrey (95) led the winners with 27 points and 8 rebounds.
Ryan Alfred (95) had 23 points and 12 rebs, while
Reavaun Garraway (95) added 12 points, 10 boards, and 9 assists. In
Panama,
Abid Oses (F/C-95) collected 26 points and 9 rebs.
Pablo Rivas (95) also was good as he added 20 pts and 19 rebs.
Quarters: 15-20, 12-11, 21-16, 18-19, 13-15. Puerto Rico won the Gold in
Gurabo. Mexico and US Virgin Islands also booked a ticket for U18 FIBA
Americans Championship 2012.
Puerto Rico and Mexico to meet in the Finals
- Aug 7,
2011
Semifinals
Puerto Rico - Bahamas 85-78
Puerto Rico eliminated Bahamas 85-78 in the Semifinals of the U17
CentroBasket in Gurabo. The host of this event will meet Mexico in Big
Final. On the other side, Bahamas will fight for the Bronze against US
Virgin Islands.
Juan Carlos Ortiz (94) led the winners in scoring with 23 points.
Alexander Curet (94) had 21 points, 7 boards and 5 assists, while
Abdiel Badillo (193-F-94) added 18 pts and 15 rebs. In the loosing
squad,
Tavario Miller (94) exploded with 15 points and 20 rebounds. He
reached valuation 36 and was the MVP of this meeting.
Dwight Coleby (94) had 15 pts and 9 boards, while
Lourawls Nairn (95) added 15 pts and 6 assists. Quarters: 20-16,
10-23, 36-18, 19-21. Sunday is the last day of the championship.
Mexico - U.S. Virgin Islands
59-58
Mexico grabbed 59-58 thriller win against the US Virgin Islands in the
Semifinals of U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. It means that Mexico advanced
to the Big Final, where they will meet Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands
will play for the Bronze against Bahamas.
Jose Estrada (94) was a key player for the winners. He spent almost
the entire game on the court collecting 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Miguel Ramirez (94) had 17 points and 7 rebounds, while
Jose Luis Aguilera (94) added 17 pts and 7 rebs. In defeat,
Khalid Hart (95) collected 14 points and 9 assists.
Kareem Harris (94) also scored 9 pts in this meeting. Quarters:
20-20, 12-14, 9-14, 18-10. Sunday is the last day of the competition in
Gurabo.
Places 5-8
Dominican Republic - Panama 79-58
Dominican Republic made the first step forward to fifth place in Gurabo.
They handed 79-59 loss to Panama and will have to beat Belize today in
order to win position No.5. Panama will play against the British Virgin
Islands for the seventh place.
Brandone Francis (95) shined for the winners with 20 points and 7
rebounds.
Miguel Dicent (94) had 16 pts, 5 rebs and 5 assists, while
Karl-Anthony Towns (96) added 14 points and 10 boards.
Abid Oses (F/C-95) collected 21 points and 10 rebs in defeat. Their
second scorer was
Pablo Rivas (95) (7 rebs) with 12 pts. Quarters: 27-11, 13-16,
25-13, 14-18. Championship ends today.
Belize - British Virgin Islands
81-74
Belize successfully passed their first obstacle for the fifth place in
Gurabo. They outplayed British Virgin Islands 81-74 and will have to
beat Dominican Republic in order to end as No.5. British Virgin Island
will play against Panama and the winner will avoid last place at the U17
CentroBasket.
Devin Daly (188-F-95) erupted with 29 points and 12 rebounds for the
winners.
Tariq Middleton (178-G-95) had 18 pts and 8 rebs, while
Brian White (188-G-96, college:
Wesley) added 12 points and 7 rebs. In defeat,
Shakiel Humphrey (95) was better than the others with 20 points and
7 rebs. Their second scorer was
Charlesworth Georges (95) with 18 points (6 rebs). Quarters: 14-20,
15-21, 29-22, 23-11. Championship in Gurabo ends today. Puerto Rico and
Mexico will fight for the Gold.
Day Two in Gurabo
- Aug 5, 2011
GROUP A
U.S. Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 62-95
Puerto Rico secured Semifinals in Gurabo. They cruised past US Virgin
Islands 95-62 jumping to 2-0 in Preliminary Group A of U17 CentroBasket.
On the other side, US Virgin Islands dropped to 1-1 in this pool and
still has a nice chance to reach the next stage.
Selwyn Rodriguez (95) was better than the others in victory with 13
points and 9 rebounds.
Alexander Curet (94) also had 13 points, while
Jerome Caraballo (95) added 10 points and 6 boards. In defeat,
Agyei Gregory (94) top-scored with 13 points.
Nicholas Springer (96) netted two less. Quarters: 17-16, 10-25,
15-36, 20-18. Today, Puerto Rico will meet Dominican Republic. US Virgin
Islands will play against British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands - Dominican
Republic
54-95
First victory for Dominican Republic in Gurabo. They cruised past
British Virgin Islands 95-54 for 1-1 record in Preliminary Group A. On
the other side, British Virgin Islands dropped to 0-2.
Brandone Francis (95) stepped up for the winners with 18 points and
9 rebounds.
Oscar Cabrera (95) also scored 18 points, while
Bernardo Polanco (94) added 13 pts. In the loosing squad,
Ryan Alfred (95) collected 22 points. Their second scorer was
Shakiel Humphrey (95) with 16 pts. Quarters: 11-21, 16-20, 7-30,
20-24. In the last day of the Preliminary Round in Gurabo Dominican
Republic will meet Puerto Rico. British Virgin Islands will take on US
Virgin Islands.
GROUP B
Belize - Panama 101-56
Belize won their first game at the U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. They
destroyed Panama 101-56 for 1-1 record in Preliminary Group B. On the
other side, Panama dropped to 0-2.
Tariq Middleton (178-G-95) erupted with 32 points and 6 rebounds for
the winners.
Brian White (188-G-96, college:
Wesley) had 16 points and 14 boards, while
Devin Daly (188-F-95) added 14 pts and 17 rebs. In Panama,
Pablo Rivas (95) collected 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Bryan Waithe (183-G/F-94) and
Abid Oses (F/C-95) (9 rebs) netted 11 and 10 points respectively.
Quarters: 14-20, 37-6, 15-21, 35-9. In the last day of the Preliminary
Round Belize will meet Mexico. Panama will play against Bahamas.
Mexico - Bahamas 94-90
Mexico registered second straight win in Gurabo. After 79-57 victory
against Panama in Day One, Mexico was better than Bahamas 94-90 for
perfect 2-0 record in Group B. On the other side, Bahamas dropped to
1-1.
Jose Estrada (94) was totally the best player in this victory. He
spent 36 minutes on the court collecting 44 points and 7 rebounds.
Miguel Ramirez (94) had 15 points and
Raul Frutos (94) added 13 pts, plus 5 boards. In the loosing squad,
Adney Bethel (94) had 17 points and 5 rebounds.
Lourawls Nairn (95) (5 rebs, 7 as) and
Mickahil Rolle (95) (6 as) added 16 points each. Quarters: 21-12,
27-28, 15-23, 31-27. Thinks to this win Mexico already secured the
Semifinals of U17 CentroBasket. Today is the last day of the Preliminary
Round.
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