Marjorie Caicedo claims Ecuadorian Liga Desarrollo Hoops Agents weekly honour

Marjorie Caicedo

Experienced Former international Power forward Marjorie Caicedo (180-PF-90) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Punto R. and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Liga Desarrollo Player of the Week award for round 8.
The 30-year old power forward had a double-double of 19 points and sixteen rebounds, while her team beat Vikingos (5-4) 52-40. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Punto R. maintains the 3rd position in Ecuadorian Liga Desarrollo. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Punto R. will need more victories to improve their 5-4 record. In the team's last game Caicedo had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. She just recently signed at Punto R., being already a very valuable addition to the team. Caicedo has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (4th best: 12.1ppg) and rebounds (4th best: 11.2rpg).

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 18-year old power forward Noelia Moran (PF-02) of league's best team La Perla. Moran impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Of course she led La Perla to another comfortable win outscoring Santa ES (#8, 0-9) 82-42. Of course La Perla still keep the league's top spot. She plays for the best team in the league and La Perla managed to win all 9 games keeping a perfect record. Moran is one of the most experienced players at La Perla and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 11.3ppg (#7). She also registered 7.4 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was former international guard Doris Lasso (164-G-93) of second-ranked Los Andes SM. Lasso showcased her all-around game by recording 15 points, six rebounds and six assists in the last round. She was a key player of Los Andes SM, leading her team to a 70-48 easy win against the lower-ranked Viejo W. (#5, 2-7). Los Andes SM is closer and closer to top of the standings. They will still need more victories. But 8-1 record is not that bad... Lasso has a great season in Ecuador. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.9apg (best passer).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Maria Munoz (C-91) of Henko - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Maria Carpio (178-SF-93) of Henko - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists
6. Daniela Camacho (177-F-96) of Viejo W. - 9 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Erika Cardenas (C) of Henko - 15 points and 14 rebounds
8. Samy Bacilio (180-C-03) of La Perla - 17 points and 8 rebounds
9. Daniela Mora (179-C-92) of Los Andes SM - 10 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Ana Mora (169-SF-99) of Los Andes SM - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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