Karesi Spor (TBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American center Gene Teague (206-122kg-89, college: Seton Hall). He started the season at AB Ancud in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 21 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 8.9rpg and 1.0apg this season. The last summer Teague played at Capitol (Metropolitan) in Uruguayan league where in 16 games he averaged remarkable 18.4ppg, 9.3rpg and 1.8apg. Good season as he was selected League Player of the Week. Among other achievements his team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals in 2014. Teague received also MVC All-Freshman Team award back in 2010 at his college time. Teague is a very experienced player. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in seven different countries. Teague has played previously professionally in Argentina (Argentino and Ameghino), Belgium (Leuven Bears), France (ALM Evreux), Greece (Aiolos Trikallon), Turkey (Turk Telekom) and Czech Republic (BK Usti nad Labem). He attended Seton Hall University until 2014 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball.
Recap of Liga Nacional Round 2 of Quarter-Finals - 2 days ago
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Las Animas - AB Ancud 72-77
AB Ancud beat Las Animas on the road to even the series at 1-1. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-90, college: CS San Bernar.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan power forward Francisco Centeno (203-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. American Brandon Robinson (198-89, college: Clayton St.) [read more]
AB Ancud beat Las Animas on the road to even the series at 1-1. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-90, college: CS San Bernar.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Venezuelan power forward Francisco Centeno (203-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. American Brandon Robinson (198-89, college: Clayton St.) replied with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward Arnold Louis (201-90, college: Savannah St., agency: HMS) added 25 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Las Animas. Top scorers: AB Ancud: K.Alexander 19+13reb+1ast, J.Hardin 17+2reb+5ast, F.Centeno 12+10reb+3ast, F.Pavez 11+3ast, R.Vera 9+1ast, S.Suarez 4+5reb+5ast Las Animas: A.Louis 25+9reb+1ast, B.Robinson 23+8reb+6ast, A.Joseph 13+7reb+1ast, C.Torres 4+4reb+1ast, J.Holt 3+3reb+4ast, D.Low 2+2ast
Temuco held off Puente Alto to tie the series up at 1-1. Temuco forced 25 Puente Alto turnovers. Strangely Puente Alto outrebounded Temuco 38-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Point guard Sebastian Figueroa (175-88) notched 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American forward Abiodun Adegoke (203-91, college: Midwestern St.) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Temuco players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by Venezuelan-Croatian forward Juan Coronado (203-90, college: Liberty) did not help to save the game for Puente Alto. Point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-94) added 18 points for the guests. Puente Alto's coach Pablo Ares rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Temuco: S.Figueroa 19+5reb+6ast, A.Adegoke 16+10reb, J.Shuler 10+3reb+5ast, J.Krause 10+1reb+1ast, T.Robinson 10+6reb+3ast, F.Acuna 9+2ast Puente Alto: D.Valenzuela 18+4reb+1ast, J.Coronado 12+11reb, F.Ibarra 11+3reb+3ast, R.Brown 9+9reb+1ast, J.Hill 6+5reb+1ast, A.Pinedo 6+3reb+4ast
CDU Concepcion posted the second straight win over Los Leones. 25 personal fouls committed by Los Leones helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Erik Carrasco (181-83) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. American power forward Anthony Kent (208-83, college: Ball St.) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Dominican power forward Manuel Guzman (204-82, college: Bemidji St.) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Scott Rodgers (191-87, college: Drexel) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Universidad de Concepcion and four Los Leones players scored in double figures. Top scorers: CDU Concepcion: A.Kent 20+9reb+1ast, K.Lamonte 18+2ast, J.Horton 18+6reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 16+8reb+9ast, D.Silva 13+4reb+1ast, C.Lauler 8+4reb Los Leones: M.Guzman 29+7reb+5ast, S.Rodgers 20+7reb+4ast, E.Arteaga 20+4reb, E.Marechal 15+5reb+4ast, I.Carrion 6+4reb, G.Glaze 0+4reb
CD Valdivia gained 2-0 lead as they topped Puerto Varas. Deportivo Valdivia made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Strangely Aleman outrebounded Deportivo Valdivia 42-26 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Aleman was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Khapri Alston (196-94, college: Midwestern St.) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Four Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian Ikenna Mbamalu (191-91, college: La-Lafayette) replied with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Spanish Alvaro Calvo (202-83, agency: Interperformances) added 23 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) in the effort for Aleman. Top scorers: CD Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 21+5reb+4ast, T.Robinson 18+3reb+1ast, K.Alston 16+15reb+4ast, C.Naranjo 11+2reb, V.Guaico 6+1reb, J.Martin Cardenas 4+1ast Puerto Varas: A.Calvo 23+5reb, I.Mbamalu 20+9reb+5ast, L.Julio 9+8reb+3ast, A.Vergara 7+9reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 4+4reb, M.Pinto 4+2reb
Universidad Catolica players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Gary Johnson (198-88, college: Texas) scored 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Joe Efese (198-90, college: Cent.Conn.St.) chipped in 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Universidad Catolica players scored in double figures. Forward Elijah Macon (206-93, college: W.Virginia) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and swingman OLouis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: CDU Catolica: G.Johnson 35+8reb+6ast, J.Efese 24+12reb+6ast, M.Morgan 16+12reb+4ast, M.Barrientos 11+3reb+1ast, J.Dlugossewski 3+3reb+1ast, D.Vicente 0 CDE Esp. Talca: O.McCullough 22+8reb+1ast, E.Macon 21+9reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 18+1reb+1ast, G.Caraboni 9+3ast, P.Barraza 8+5reb+4ast, J.Cornley 5+6reb+4ast
Espanol de Talca made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Universidad Catolica was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated also this game. Swingman OLouis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Elijah Macon (206-93, college: W.Virginia) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Macon is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Gary Johnson (198-88, college: Texas) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 15 rebounds and guard Malik Morgan (193-94, college: Tulane) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Universidad Catolica. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: CDE Esp. Talca: O.McCullough 32+11reb+3ast, E.Macon 20+14reb+4ast, R.Cardenas 11+1reb+4ast, J.Cornley 11+3reb+3ast, D.Gonzalez 10+1reb+2ast, G.Caraboni 8 CDU Catolica: G.Johnson 32+15reb+2ast, J.Efese 17+6reb, M.Morgan 12+10reb+7ast, M.Barrientos 10+1reb+2ast, D.Vicente 6+3reb, J.Dlugossewski 6+2ast
TRAYVION LEONARD Ciclista Juninense (La Liga Argentina) tabbed 25-year old American forward Trayvion Leonard (205-125kg-93, college: Barry). He started the season at CD Castro in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 28 games he averaged impressive 19.1ppg, 11.0rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1spg this season. He was also selected League Player of the Week. The last summer Leonard played at Raleigh 919 Legends in U.S. semi-pro league The Basketball Tournament. Among other achievements he played in the final of S... [read more]
TRAYVION LEONARD
Ciclista Juninense (La Liga Argentina) tabbed 25-year old American forward Trayvion Leonard (205-125kg-93, college: Barry). He started the season at CD Castro in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 28 games he averaged impressive 19.1ppg, 11.0rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1spg this season. He was also selected League Player of the Week. The last summer Leonard played at Raleigh 919 Legends in U.S. semi-pro league The Basketball Tournament. Among other achievements he played in the final of SSC Tournament for two years in a row (2015 and 2016). Leonard has played also professionally in ECBL (RDU Raptors). He attended Barry University until 2016 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
Results and Stats from Liga Nacional Round 1 of Quarter-Finals - 4 days ago
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Las Animas - AB Ancud 72-65
Las Animas took 1-0 lead against AB Ancud following a tough home win. Las Animas outrebounded AB Ancud 47-29 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Brandon Robinson (198-89, college: Clayton St.) nailed 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and forward Arnold Louis (201-90, college: Savannah St., agency: HMS) accounted for 16 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Jesse Hardin (188-93, college: Walsh... [read more]
Las Animas took 1-0 lead against AB Ancud following a tough home win. Las Animas outrebounded AB Ancud 47-29 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Brandon Robinson (198-89, college: Clayton St.) nailed 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and forward Arnold Louis (201-90, college: Savannah St., agency: HMS) accounted for 16 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Jesse Hardin (188-93, college: Walsh) came up with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Kwame Alexander (201-90, college: CS San Bernar.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for AB Ancud in the defeat. Four AB Ancud players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Las Animas: B.Robinson 23+8reb+6ast, J.Holt 16+7reb, A.Louis 16+14reb+1ast, C.Torres 7+5reb+3ast, A.Joseph 4+7reb+4ast, D.Low 4+1reb AB Ancud: J.Hardin 13+7reb+6ast, P.Sandoval 12+3reb+1ast, K.Alexander 12+10reb+2ast, F.Centeno 10+5reb+2ast, R.Armijo 6+2reb+1ast, R.Vera 6+1reb
CD Valdivia held off Puerto Varas for 1-0 lead. Deportivo Valdivia made 29-of-37 charity shots (78.4 percent) during the game, while Aleman only scored thirteen points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Aleman helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Khapri Alston (196-94, college: Midwestern St.) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian point guard Nicolas Ferreyra (185-85) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists. Five Deportivo Valdivia players scored in double figures. Spanish Alvaro Calvo (202-83, agency: Interperformances) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds and American-Nigerian Ikenna Mbamalu (191-91, college: La-Lafayette) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Aleman's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: CD Valdivia: N.Ferreyra 25+1reb+5ast, K.Alston 24+16reb, T.Robinson 12+4reb+4ast, G.Isla 10+4reb+1ast, C.Naranjo 10+6reb+2ast, V.Guaico 3 Puerto Varas: A.Calvo 28+5reb+2ast, I.Mbamalu 20+5reb+5ast, L.Julio 13+7reb+2ast, P.Arroyo 7+1reb+2ast, A.Vergara 5+3reb+2ast, H.Gomez 2
Puente Alto knocked down Temuco on the road in the opener. Puente Alto forced 22 Temuco turnovers and had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. 32 personal fouls committed by Temuco helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jerome Hill (198-94, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-94) contributed with 27 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. Puente Alto's coach Pablo Ares used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Sebastian Figueroa (175-88) answered with 24 points and American swingman Jovonni Shuler (195-87, college: Savannah St.) added 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Temuco. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Puente Alto: D.Valenzuela 27+2reb, J.Hill 18+14reb+2ast, R.Brown 18+2reb+2ast, J.Coronado 10+11reb, A.Guzman 6+1reb+2ast, F.Ibarra 4+4reb+7ast Temuco: S.Figueroa 24+3reb+3ast, F.Acuna 17+3ast, T.Robinson 15+7reb+1ast, J.Shuler 15+6reb+4ast, J.Krause 8+5reb+5ast, A.Adegoke 4+7reb+2ast
CDU Concepcion held off Los Leones for the starting win. Universidad de Concepcion outrebounded Los Leones 34-21 including 24 on the defensive glass. American guard Kyle Lamonte (191-84, college: William Carey) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Anthony Kent (208-83, college: Ball St.) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Lamonte is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Dominican power forward Manuel Guzman (204-82, college: Bemidji St.) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Scott Rodgers (191-87, college: Drexel) scored 17 points and 7 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: CDU Concepcion: K.Lamonte 33+9reb+2ast, A.Kent 20+8reb+1ast, J.Horton 11+7reb+2ast, E.Carrasco 10+6reb+5ast, D.Silva 10+2reb+1ast, M.Cisternas 5+2reb+1ast Los Leones: I.Carrion 21+2reb+1ast, E.Arteaga 20+2reb+1ast, S.Rodgers 17+4reb+7ast, M.Guzman 17+8reb+3ast, E.Marechal 10+4reb+9ast, G.Glaze 4+1reb+3ast
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