LDC Round 1 (Regular Season): Georgia P. take a leadership position

The Regular Season in LDC just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Panthers edged LDC Ignite on the road 92-89. American forward Ahtthaijiri Bell (188, college: San Diego Mesa) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Mcgrady Rodriguez (197-2001) produced 16 points for lost side. LDC Ignite will play next round against strong Santiago Max trying to get back on the winning streak. Panthers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Basket at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by Panthers 115-84. Worth to mention a great performance of Rinelson Dilone (198) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds. Kam OBannon contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Henry Feliz answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Santiago Basket. Panthers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiago Basket will play against Del Patio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in between LDC Ignite and Panthers. LDC Ignite got a very close home victory over Panthers. LDC Ignite managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 in the fight for the first place. Kam O'Bannon stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side DeMierre Black responded with 24 points. LDC Ignite will meet at home Santiago Max in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panthers will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 1 Georgia P. lost to undefeated Immortals in Santiago 76-103.



Santiago Basket - Georgia P. 84-115

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Santiago Basket at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by Panthers 115-84. Georgia P. dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to Santiago Basket's 42. Worth to mention a great performance of Rinelson Dilone (198) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Kam OBannon (193, college: Yavapai CC) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Henry Feliz answered with 22 points and 8 rebounds and American-Puerto Rican forward Jose Guitian (207-1987, college: Lasell) added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Santiago Basket. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panthers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiago Basket will play against Del Patio and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Georgia P.: K.O'Bannon 22+6reb+1ast, R.Dilone 22+8reb+1ast, O.Bishop 17+4reb+1ast, J.Sinclair 13+5reb+1ast, A.Bell 12+4reb+1ast, D.Black 12+5reb+5ast
Santiago Basket: H.Feliz 22+8reb+2ast, J.Guitian 14+10reb+5ast, S.Hacksaw 13+3reb+1ast, N.Alvarado 10+3reb+1ast, C.Garcia 8+3reb+1ast, G.Hernandez 7+5reb+4ast

LDC Ignite - Georgia P. 89-92

Panthers edged LDC Ignite on the road 92-89. American forward Ahtthaijiri Bell (188, college: San Diego Mesa) fired 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Mcgrady Rodriguez (197-2001) produced 16 points and American forward Cody Hoeth (196, college: Viterbo) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Four Georgia P. and five LDC Ignite players scored in double figures. LDC Ignite will play next round against strong Santiago Max trying to get back on the winning streak. Panthers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Georgia P.: A.Bell 23+8reb+2ast, D.Black 15+5reb+3ast, K.O'Bannon 11+4reb, K.O'Bannon 10+4reb+1ast, O.Bishop 10+1reb+1ast, B.Njie 9+10reb+3ast
LDC Ignite: M.Rodriguez 16+4reb+1ast, C.Hoeth 16+2reb+1ast, S.Lewis 13+2reb+1ast, J.Adair 13+3reb+1ast, R.Dilone 11+5reb+1ast, L.Langstaff 10+4reb+1ast

Immortals - Georgia P. 103-76

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Santiago where Panthers were crushed by Immortals 103-76 on Thursday. Immortals dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers's 44. Point guard Jefry Arias (182-1997) stepped up and scored 17 points for the winners and guard Nargenis Ulloa (182-1997) chipped in 18 points. At the losing side American forward Ahtthaijiri Bell (188, college: San Diego Mesa) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) scored 16 points. Five Immortals and four Georgia P. players scored in double figures. Immortals will meet at home Verano in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panthers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Immortals: N.Ulloa 18+4reb+2ast, J.Arias 17+4reb+3ast, M.Rivera 14+4reb+2ast, L.Pena 13+6reb+2ast, A.Gil 11+4reb+2ast, D.Elliott 10+4reb+1ast
Georgia P.: A.Bell 16+7reb+2ast, D.Black 16+4reb+2ast, J.Sinclair 15+4reb+1ast, K.O'Bannon 12+5reb+2ast, O.Bishop 6+3reb+1ast, B.Njie 6+8reb+4ast

LDC Ignite - Georgia P. 80-78

A very close game took place in between LDC Ignite and Panthers. LDC Ignite got a very close home victory over Panthers. LDC Ignite managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 in the fight for the first place. American guard Kam O'Bannon (193, college: Yavapai CC) stepped up and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Cody Hoeth (196, college: Viterbo) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American point guard DeMierre Black (185, college: Columbus St.) responded with 24 points and Gambian-American forward Ben Njie (193-1985, college: Auburn) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four LDC Ignite and five Georgia P. players scored in double figures. LDC Ignite will meet at home Santiago Max in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Panthers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
LDC Ignite: C.Hoeth 16+5reb+1ast, K.O'Bannon 16+6reb+2ast, J.Adair 12+2reb, S.Lewis 12+2reb+1ast, L.Langstaff 10+4reb+1ast, M.Tabet 9+3reb+5ast
Georgia P.: D.Black 24+4reb+2ast, J.Sinclair 14+3reb+1ast, A.Bell 12+5reb+1ast, B.Njie 10+8reb+3ast, H.Manjang 10+3reb+1ast, O.Bishop 8+4reb+1ast