National League Round 13: Iccan is defeated by Juvenil

- September 20, 2018

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Paul Marigney

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Iccan (11-2) in Vinces on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourth ranked Juvenil (8-4) 87-65. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Iccan. Juvenil made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American guard Paul Marigney (191-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) stepped up and scored 41 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import center Randy Phillips (203-95, college: Radford) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Cuban forward Darol Hernandez (206-89) responded with 10 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. Juvenil have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-4 record. Defending champion Iccan still keeps top position with two games lost. Juvenil are looking forward to face ABC (#9) in Santo Domingo in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Iccan will play at home against the league's second-placed Piratas (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Barcelona (10-3) against fifth ranked Guerreros (8-5) on Tuesday night. Host Barcelona was crushed by Guerreros in Guayaquil 90-67. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Barcelona. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Deilvez Yearby (200-87, college: PFW) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Charlie Shorter accounted for 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. John Shodipo (196-88, college: DuPage JC) came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds for Barcelona in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guerreros maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Barcelona at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Piratas. Guerreros will play against bottom-ranked Triple E-Uda (#10) in Gualaceo in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Barcelona will play on the road against Leones (#8) in Riobamba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
10th ranked Triple E-Uda (1-12) was outscored at home by sixth ranked Punto Rojo (6-7) with the biggest margin this round 94-62 on Tuesday night. Sam Prescott fired 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Jean Pierre produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Punto Rojo maintains sixth place with 6-7 record, which they share with Portoviejo. Triple E-Uda lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Punto Rojo will meet at home Portoviejo (#7) in the next round. Triple E-Uda will play against Guerreros in Santo Domingo and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 13 Portoviejo won against ABC on the opponent's court 79-66. Piratas outscored Leones in a home game 82-62.

Triple E-Uda - Punto Rojo 62-94

10th ranked Triple E-Uda (1-12) was outscored at home by sixth ranked Punto Rojo (6-7) with the biggest margin this round 94-62 on Tuesday night. Punto Rojo dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Triple E-Uda's 22. Punto Rojo forced 19 Triple E-Uda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Sam Prescott (190-90, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: SDJ Sports) fired 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. His fellow American import swingman Jerel Blocker (193-88, college: Lee, agency: DTMones) chipped in 19 points. Four Punto Rojo players scored in double figures. Venezuelan power forward Jean Pierre (205-91) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Milton Romo (-90) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Punto Rojo maintains sixth place with 6-7 record, which they share with Portoviejo. Triple E-Uda lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Punto Rojo will meet at home Portoviejo (#7) in the next round. Triple E-Uda will play against Guerreros in Santo Domingo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Punto Rojo: J.Blocker 19+4reb+3ast, S.Prescott 17+6reb+4ast, L.Daniel 15+6reb+2ast, C.Orozco 10+3reb+6ast, E.Caicedo 8+7reb, C.Delgado 8+3reb+5ast
Triple E-Uda: J.Pierre 17+12reb+6ast, M.Romo 13+3reb+7ast, M.Jenkins 12+6reb+2ast, J.Espinoza 7+2reb+2ast, C.Ramon 7+5reb, F.Penafiel 4+2reb

ABC - Portoviejo 66-79

Rather expected game in Santo Domingo where 9th ranked ABC (2-11) was defeated by seventh ranked Portoviejo (6-7) 79-66 on Tuesday. Venezuelan swingman Emilio Cappare (199-90) fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Zach Reynolds (206-90, college: N.Arizona) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Portoviejo players scored in double figures. Portoviejo's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Cuban forward Yasmany Fundora (201-92) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the former international swingman Erick Cobena (194-96) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Portoviejo have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Punto Rojo. ABC lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Portoviejo will meet Punto Rojo (#6) in the next round. ABC will play against Juvenil in Vinces and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Portoviejo: E.Cappare 24+9reb+3ast, Z.Reynolds 18+9reb+1ast, J.Johnson 17+5reb, R.Icaza 10+5reb+3ast, C.Cedeno 6+1reb, D.Javier Ferrin 2+3reb
ABC: Y.Fundora 23+10reb+1ast, E.Cobena 17+11reb+2ast, A.Magot 14+6reb+2ast, Y.Castaneda 7+2reb+2ast, O.Diego 5+7reb+1ast, L.Andres 0+1ast

Barcelona - Guerreros 67-90

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Barcelona (10-3) against fifth ranked Guerreros (8-5) on Tuesday night. Host Barcelona was crushed by Guerreros in Guayaquil 90-67. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Barcelona. Guerreros forced 22 Barcelona turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Deilvez Yearby (200-87, college: PFW) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Charlie Shorter (185-90, college: MidAmerica Ch.) accounted for 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Guerreros players scored in double figures. John Shodipo (196-88, college: DuPage JC) came up with 25 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Keith Bowman (201-91, college: Menlo, agency: SDJ Sports) added 8 points and 16 rebounds respectively for Barcelona in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guerreros maintains fifth place with 8-5 record. Barcelona at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Piratas. Guerreros will play against bottom-ranked Triple E-Uda (#10) in Gualaceo in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Barcelona will play on the road against Leones (#8) in Riobamba and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guerreros: D.Yearby 30+10reb+5ast, C.Shorter 23+8reb+5ast, N.Evans 13+8reb+2ast, J.Porozo 11+5reb+3ast, R.Mosquera 7+1reb+1ast, H.Patricio 4+2reb+1ast
Barcelona: J.Shodipo 25+6reb+1ast, K.Bowman 8+16reb, M.Hurtado 8+2reb+2ast, R.Cardenas 8+4reb+1ast, P.Recalde 7+3reb+2ast, B.Cataldo 5+6reb

Piratas - Leones 82-62

Very predictable result in Ibarra where third ranked Piratas (10-3) smashed 8th ranked Leones (2-10) 82-62 on Tuesday. Piratas made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Piratas outrebounded Leones 41-28 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cuban swingman Marvin Cairo (201-91) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Willie Readus (201-92, college: Delta St., agency: DTMones) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Jamaal Samuel (206-93, college: La-Monroe, agency: Basket Management Solutions) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and Canadian point guard Alex Johnson (178-88, college: Z*Orangeville A's) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Leones' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Piratas moved-up to second place, which they share with Barcelona. Leones lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Piratas will meet league's leader Iccan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play against Barcelona (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piratas: M.Cairo 24+8reb+1ast, P.Cano 18+5reb+2ast, W.Readus 18+12reb+1ast, A.Barrera 12+6reb+5ast, A.Salgado 3+1reb+1ast, L.Bryan 3+2reb+1ast
Leones: J.Samuel 18+6reb+3ast, A.Conchambay 14+4reb+2ast, A.Johnson 12+6reb+4ast, N.Mina 7+6reb, F.Perez 7+3reb+1ast, C.Cortez 2

Juvenil - Iccan 87-65

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Iccan (11-2) in Vinces on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourth ranked Juvenil (8-4) 87-65. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Iccan. Juvenil made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American guard Paul Marigney (191-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) stepped up and scored 41 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import center Randy Phillips (203-95, college: Radford) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Juvenil players scored in double figures. At the losing side Cuban forward Darol Hernandez (206-89) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and Colombian-Venezuelan swingman Cesar Silva (190-81) scored 14 points and 5 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Juvenil have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-4 record. Defending champion Iccan still keeps top position with two games lost. Juvenil are looking forward to face ABC (#9) in Santo Domingo in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Iccan will play at home against the league's second-placed Piratas (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Juvenil: P.Marigney 41+9reb+1ast, R.Phillips 14+6reb+2ast, D.Vicente 11+3reb+1ast, D.Rodrigo 10+4reb+1ast, A.Guerra 7+4reb+1ast, V.Jordy 2+4reb+1ast
Iccan: C.Silva 14+4reb, J.Centeno 10+3ast, D.Hernandez 10+7reb+3ast, J.Pablo Alvarez 9+4reb, P.Cortez 9, M.Cuero Racines 7+8reb