Club Deportes Espanol de Talca (Liga Nacional) landed experienced 36-year old American swingman O'Louis McCullough (198-101kg-82, college: Francis Marion). He started the season at Cape Breton Highlanders in Canadian NBL. In 20 NBL Canada games he averaged 6.6ppg and 2.5rpg this season. The last summer McCullough played at Frayles de Guasave (CIBACOPA) in Mexican league where in 9 games he had 12.2ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.6apg. Among other achievements he won Paraguayan Metropolitan League Clausura championship title in 2017. McCullough received also Latinbasket.com All-Liga Sudamericana 1st Team award in 2017. He is a very experienced player. McCullough has played also professionally in Argentina (Gimnasia, Lanus, Olimpico de La Banda and Salta Basket), Colombia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Chile (Colo Colo and Puente Alto), Paraguay (Olimpia) and Mexico (Correcaminos, Fuerza Guinda Nogales, Osos and Angeles). McCullough attended Francis Marion University until 2004 and it is his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball.
JERMONT HORTON Sol de America Asuncion (Metropolitan League) landed experienced 35-year old American swingman Jermont Horton (198-84, college: Rutgers-Newark). He played most recently at CDU Concepcion in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 17 games he averaged impressive 15.9ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.8apg last season. Horton also played for Hebraica (LUB) in Uruguayan league where in 14 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6apg. Among other achievements he received Eurobasket.com Al... [read more]
JERMONT HORTON
Sol de America Asuncion (Metropolitan League) landed experienced 35-year old American swingman Jermont Horton (198-84, college: Rutgers-Newark). He played most recently at CDU Concepcion in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 17 games he averaged impressive 15.9ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.8apg last season. Horton also played for Hebraica (LUB) in Uruguayan league where in 14 games he had very remarkable stats: 15.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6apg. Among other achievements he received Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan 2nd Team award back in 2014. Horton is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in ten different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Horton has played previously professionally in Finland (KTP Basket and Kauhajoki), France (ADA Blois and Charleville Mezieres), Germany (Mitteldeutscher BC), Kosovo, Kuwait, Luxembourg (Sparta and Basket Esch), Romania (Craiova), Slovakia (Inter Bratislava), Turkey (Baskent Genclik) and Sweden (Norrkoping Dolphins). Horton attended State Un.of N.Jersey Rutgers-Newark until 2007 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into His outlook:
At 6-foot-6, Jermont is quick and versatile. He is a consistent 3-point threat and possesses the ability to run the point, play the 2, or fill in at the 3 position when needed. Jermont possesses an outstanding perimeter game which includes a perfect jump shot and the ability to dribble as well as most point guards. This comes from the fact that when he entered college he was 6'1 and when he graduated he was 6'6. An extremely talented basketball player.
LNB Centro Round 4: Quilicura lose to U.Catolica - 2 days ago
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most important game of round 4 took place in Santiago between two undefeated teams of Centro where U.Catolica beat Quilicura (2-1) 87-81 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in Centro. 24 personal fouls committed by Quilicura hel... [read more]
Host teams show no mercy winning all games. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most important game of round 4 took place in Santiago between two undefeated teams of Centro where U.Catolica beat Quilicura (2-1) 87-81 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in Centro. 24 personal fouls committed by Quilicura helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Aitor Pickett (203-99) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds and guard Patricio Maraboli (-91) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Heder Louis responded with 7 points and 15 rebounds. U.Catolica (3-0) keeps a position of Centro leader. Quilicura at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by CDE Esp. Talca. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Los Leones (0-3) against fourth ranked Stadio Italiano (1-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Los Leones were defeated by Stadio Italiano in Santiago 67-54. The winners were led by Alejandro Gomez (-93) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and David Guzman supported him with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by guard Felipe Gonzalez (-98) did not help to save the game for Los Leones. Stadio Italiano left bottom position moving up to third place in Centro. Los Leones at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game between Top Four teams took place in Puente Alto. Third ranked host Puente Alto (2-1) defeated their biggest opponent Sportiva Italiana (2-2) 84-80. It was a key game for the second position in Centro. Diego Valenzuela fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Matias Lubiano produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Sportiva Italiana's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Puente Alto moved-up to second place in Centro. Loser Sportiva Italiana dropped to the third position with two games lost. Puente Alto will meet league's leader Manquehue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sportiva Italiana will play against Sergio Ceppi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Talca. Top-ranked host Espanol de Talca (3-0) smashed 4th ranked Estudiantes SP (0-2) 76-41. Espanol de Talca maintains first position in Centro with 3-0 record. Estudiantes SP at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game between Top Four teams took place in . Third ranked host U.Concepcion (2-1) smashed their biggest opponent Aleman (1-2) 90-51. It was a key game for the second position in Centro. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Leefhelm who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. U.Concepcion moved-up to second place in Centro. Loser Aleman dropped to the third position with two games lost. U.Concepcion will face again Aleman (#3) in Puerto Varas in the next round, which may be the game of the day.
In the last game of round 4 In Centro winless Brisas lost to undefeated Manquehue on the opponent's court 52-73.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Los Leones (0-3) against fourth ranked Stadio Italiano (1-2) on Saturday night. Visiting Los Leones were defeated by Stadio Italiano in Santiago 67-54. The winners were led by Alejandro Gomez (-93) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and David Guzman (-98) supported him with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by guard Felipe Gonzalez (-98) did not help to save the game for Los Leones. Guard Cristobal Medina (-0) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Stadio Italiano left bottom position moving up to third place in Centro. Los Leones at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Stadio Italiano: A.Gomez 23+11reb, G.David 10+10reb+4ast, C.Castillo 10+3reb+3ast, M.Carcamo 6+6reb+2ast, S.Boke 5+8reb, G.Vukasovic 5+5reb+1ast Los Leones: C.Medina 14+11reb, F.Gonzalez 13+11reb+3ast, M.Felipe 8+6reb, B.Cesar 7, M.Cataldo 6+6reb+2ast, A.Miralles 6+9reb+1ast
The most important game of round 4 took place in Santiago between two undefeated teams of Centro where U.Catolica beat Quilicura (2-1) 87-81 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in Centro. 24 personal fouls committed by Quilicura helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of center Aitor Pickett (203-99) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds and guard Patricio Maraboli (-91) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Heder Louis responded with 7 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Adrian Toro (176-89) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five U.Catolica and four Quilicura players scored in double figures. U.Catolica (3-0) keeps a position of Centro leader. Quilicura at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by CDE Esp. Talca. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: U.Catolica: A.Pickett 27+16reb, P.Maraboli 18+5reb+2ast, D.Vicente 15+5reb+5ast, M.Barrientos 10+5reb+8ast, A.Pablo 10+3reb+1ast, M.Rivas 4+3reb+1ast Quilicura: A.Toro 12+5reb+5ast, L.Merida 12+4reb+2ast, B.Oscar 12+3reb+4ast, M.Rebolledo 11+4reb+1ast, S.Becerra 11+2reb, C.Sergio 10+1reb
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Brisas (0-3) were crushed on the road by top-ranked Manquehue (3-0) 73-52 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Fernando Schuler (190-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and forward Juan Peters (-93) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Cristian Urrutia (-99) responded with 16 points and Emiliano Marquez (-96) scored 5 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manquehue maintains first position in Centro with 3-0 record. Loser Brisas still closes the standings with three games lost. Manquehue will face league's second-placed Puente Alto at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brisas will play against the league's second-placed Puente Alto and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Manquehue: F.Schuler 23+12reb+3ast, J.Peters 17+6reb+1ast, L.Jose 10+4reb, I.Del Rio 6+4reb+1ast, B.Jose 6+3reb+1ast, M.Serrano 5 Brisas: U.Cristian 16+4reb+3ast, F.Oyarzun 8+3reb, S.Roa 6+5reb+1ast, R.Ordonez 6+1reb, E.Marquez 5+7reb+3ast, E.Gonzalez 4+6reb+1ast
The game between Top Four teams took place in Puente Alto. Third ranked host Puente Alto (2-1) defeated their biggest opponent Sportiva Italiana (2-2) 84-80. It was a key game for the second position in Centro. Point guard Diego Valenzuela (185-94) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Guard Felix Ibarra (187-93) chipped in 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Matias Lubiano (-99) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and Gaspar Hernandez (-99) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Five Puente Alto and four Sportiva Italiana players scored in double figures. Sportiva Italiana's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Puente Alto moved-up to second place in Centro. Loser Sportiva Italiana dropped to the third position with two games lost. Puente Alto will meet league's leader Manquehue in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sportiva Italiana will play against Sergio Ceppi and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Puente Alto: M.Sepulveda 19+5reb+1ast, D.Valenzuela 17+11reb+4ast, A.Pinedo 17+7reb+2ast, F.Ibarra 16+7reb+6ast, A.Guzman 10+5reb+3ast, P.Jorge 3+1reb Sportiva Italiana: G.Hernandez 18+2reb+1ast, G.Araya 15+2reb+2ast, M.Lubiano 14+12reb+1ast, J.Ty 11+2reb, B.Toledo 9+1reb+1ast, C.Rios 9+1reb+3ast
The game between Top Four teams took place in Talca. Top-ranked host Espanol de Talca (3-0) smashed 4th ranked Estudiantes SP (0-2) 76-41. Espanol de Talca maintains first position in Centro with 3-0 record. Estudiantes SP at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Third ranked host U.Concepcion (2-1) smashed their biggest opponent Aleman (1-2) 90-51. It was a key game for the second position in Centro. U.Concepcion dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Aleman's 22. They outrebounded Aleman 53-29 including a 40-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. U.Concepcion looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Sebastian Leefhelm (-99) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 9 rebounds and international guard Diego Silva (186-93) who added 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four U.Concepcion players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Marko Castro (192-88) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Venezuelan center Sergio Mijares (-97) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. U.Concepcion moved-up to second place in Centro. Loser Aleman dropped to the third position with two games lost. U.Concepcion will face again Aleman (#3) in Puerto Varas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Top scorers: U.Concepcion: S.Leefhelm 29+9reb, D.Silva 23+7reb+7ast, C.Milano 14+16reb+2ast, C.Lauler 11+7reb+4ast, S.Carrasco 7+3ast, F.Pichott 3+3reb+1ast Aleman: M.Castro 12+6reb+1ast, S.Mijares 10+5reb+2ast, I.Felipe 8+5reb+1ast, V.Jose 8+1reb, P.Perez 6+1reb+3ast, J.Alvial 4+5reb
T.J. ROBINSON Pichincha de Potosi (Libobasquet) signed 29-year old American forward T.J. Robinson (203-98kg-89, college: LBSU). He played last season at CD Asociacion de Basquetbol Temuco in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 41 games he had very impressive stats: 20.9ppg, 10.6rpg, 3.0apg and 1.2spg. Robinson helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Nacional 1st Team and League Player of the W... [read more]
T.J. ROBINSON
Pichincha de Potosi (Libobasquet) signed 29-year old American forward T.J. Robinson (203-98kg-89, college: LBSU). He played last season at CD Asociacion de Basquetbol Temuco in Chilean Liga Nacional. In 41 games he had very impressive stats: 20.9ppg, 10.6rpg, 3.0apg and 1.2spg. Robinson helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Nacional 1st Team and League Player of the Week. In 2012 he was drafted by Santa Cruz Warriors (D-League) in third round (33rd overall). Robinson attended Long Beach State University and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. He won British BBL championship title in 2016. Robinson is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. Robinson tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Australia and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Australia (Bandits), Finland (UU Korihait), France (Orchesien BC), Germany (MLP Academics Heidelberg), Israel, Spain (Estela) and United Kingdom (Sheffield Sharks).
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