LPB Round 3 (Second Stage): Paisas keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Paisas smashed Motilones in Medellin 92-72. Paisas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college: Virginia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Michael Wright (198-1987) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for Motilones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
An interesting game for Paisas (11-3) which hosted in Medellin Motilones (8-7). Paisas managed to get a 9-point victory 94-85. It was a great evening for American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 assists. Juan Tello-Palacios helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American center Sal Nuhu (203-1995, college: Portland St.) with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
The game between Piratas (4-12) and Sabios (6-8) in Bogota on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Manizales outscored Piratas 91-70. It was a quality performance for Walyn Napper who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Aaron Gedeon came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Piratas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.

In the last game of round 3 Sabios beat Piratas on the road 95-85.



Paisas - Motilones 92-72

Paisas smashed Motilones in Medellin 92-72. Paisas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for the former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Nigel Johnson (187-1995, college: Virginia, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Paisas players scored in double figures. The former international forward Michael Wright (198-1987) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Argentinian point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Motilones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Motilones: M.Wright 18+7reb+3ast, B.Polanco 15+2reb+1ast, T.Luduena 10+5reb+5ast, S.Nuhu 9+9reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 7+3reb, R.Johnson 4+5reb+1ast
Paisas: A.Carmona 18+1reb+1ast, N.Johnson 15+2reb+5ast, V.Cole 12+4reb+2ast, J.Tello-Palacios 12+10reb+2ast, A.Pena 11+9reb+2ast, B.Weatherspoon 9+4reb+6ast

Piratas - Sabios 70-91

The game between Piratas (4-12) and Sabios (6-8) in Bogota on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Manizales outscored Piratas 91-70. Sabios dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 24. They outrebounded Piratas 46-32 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a quality performance for American point guard Walyn Napper (185-2000, college: Longwood) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. His fellow American import guard Greg Heckstall (202-1996, college: Hampton) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Sabios players scored in double figures. Panamanian forward Aaron Gedeon (203-1999, college: Southwest) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) added 13 points respectively for Piratas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Piratas: A.Gedeon 16+7reb, J.Quintero 13+4reb+1ast, F.Soler 12+4reb+2ast, M.Parra 8+2reb, D.Blanco 6+1reb+1ast, R.Pena 5+2reb
Sabios: W.Napper 25+13reb+8ast, G.Heckstall 18+7reb+3ast, K.Clark 17+4reb+1ast, S.Betancur 11+5reb+2ast, K.Quinones 10+4reb, J.Caicedo 4+3reb

Piratas - Sabios 85-95

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Sabios (6-8) beat Piratas (4-12) in Bogota 95-85 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Walyn Napper (185-2000, college: Longwood) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Greg Heckstall (202-1996, college: Hampton) accounted for 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Panamanian Justin Quintero (193-1998) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Felipe Soler (-1998) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Piratas: J.Quintero 23+8reb+3ast, F.Soler 13+6reb+2ast, A.Gedeon 10+3reb+1ast, J.Hurtado 10+2reb, M.Parra 8+4reb+1ast, D.Blanco 7+6reb+6ast
Sabios: W.Napper 42+10reb+1ast, K.Ayetey 23+7reb+2ast, G.Heckstall 21+13reb+3ast, K.Clark 5+2reb, T.Ibanez 2, J.Caicedo 2+5reb+1ast

Paisas - Motilones 94-85

An interesting game for Paisas (11-3) which hosted in Medellin Motilones (8-7). Paisas managed to get a 9-point victory 94-85. Paisas outrebounded Motilones 46-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 assists. The former international power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American center Sal Nuhu (203-1995, college: Portland St.) with 25 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) scored 25 points. Five Paisas and four Motilones players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Motilones: S.Nuhu 25+7reb+2ast, B.Polanco 25+2reb+1ast, M.Wright 17+7reb+2ast, R.Johnson 11+3reb+1ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 3+3reb+1ast, T.Luduena 2+3reb+2ast
Paisas: V.Cole 23+4reb+5ast, A.Pena 17+6reb+3ast, B.Weatherspoon 13+8reb+3ast, A.Lamar 13+10reb, J.Tello-Palacios 12+13reb+3ast, N.Johnson 7+1reb+1ast