Mecias' double-double lands him Liga Desarrollo Hoops Agents Player of the Week award

Erick Mecias

18-year old guard Erick Mecias (184-G-03) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Piratas and receives a Hoops Agents Liga Desarrollo Player of the Week award for round 12.
He had a double-double of 31 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Importadora (#5, 4-6) 81-73. It allowed Piratas to consolidate first place in the Ecuadorian Liga Desarrollo. Piratas has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 9-1. In the team's last game Mecias had a remarkable 63.2% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Piratas, through which he has constantly improved. Mecias has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 16.9ppg) and averages solid 56.5% FGP and 42.4% from behind 3-point line.

Second best performed player last round was Jordan Cardenas (206-C-98) of Caballeros. He is a center in his first season at Caballeros. In the last game Cardenas recorded impressive double-double of 22 points and 20 rebounds. It was enough for Caballeros to edge slightly higher-ranked Punto Rojo (#2, 7-3) by 1 point 78-77. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Caballeros consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 6-4 record is not bad at all. Cardenas is one of the most experienced players at Caballeros and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.3ppg (#6). He also registered 14.8 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to another Caballeros' star - forward Carlos Delgado (202-F/C-90). Delgado showcased his all-around game by recording 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was another key player of Caballeros, helping his team with a 78-77 win against #2 ranked Punto Rojo. Caballeros needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 4 lost games. Delgado has a great season in Ecuador. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.8ppg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Abraham Barahona (193-F/C-03) of Importadora - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Michael Torres (C-02) of Importadora - 20 points and 17 rebounds
6. Mairon Cuero (190-F-89) of Caballeros - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
7. Kenny Recalde (G-04) of Importadora - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Janer Arcila (G-04) of Punto Rojo - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists
9. Eduard Caicedo (196-C/F-90) of Punto Rojo - 11 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Nelson Ayovi (C) of Santa Maria - 4 points, 11 rebounds and 6 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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