Campion edge Old Harbour to capture ISSA Under-16 basketball title - Jan 24, 2019
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CAMPION College pulled off an exciting 62-59 win over Old Harbour High to capture the 2018/2019 Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Southern Conference Under-16 basketball title at the National Arena last Saturday. It was a sensational achievement for first-time champions Campion, but it was a big blow for Old Harbour High, who were looking to be the only school to have won titles in three different conferences. Old Harbour had already won titles in the Central and Northern Conferences. Campion's coach Ryan Martell said his players fought off the challenge of Old Harbour and came away with a well-deserved victory. 'I was very optimistic and confident that Campion would have won with both teams unbeaten coming into the final. It was a fighting victory as we are winning this title for the first time, so it's a very historical feat and moment for the school,' Martell said. And while it was a team effort by all the players, he singled out his shooting trio of Micah Swayne, Ralph Thomas, and Daniel Isaacs. 'We made few adjustments in the second quarter after giving away the lead to Old Harbour in the first quarter.' Martell is now looking towards the National Finals where he hopes to complete the double. Meanwhile, Ricardo Edwards, coach of Old Harbour, said his team could have won the game but the players made a few mistakes in the end. 'It was a very exciting game as it ensued in a ding-dong battle with both teams exchanging the lead, especially in the final quarter. The players never followed my instructions to slow down the game and allowed their key centre to control play, and we paid for it,' Edwards said. Old Harbour applied the pressure early and led 19-10 at the end of the first quarter before Martell made a few adjustments to cut Old Harbour's lead to one point, 32-31, at half -time. The third quarter ended 48-48. It ensured a pulsating humdinger in the fourth and final quarter as both teams went all out with Campion coming out on top in the end. The principal scorers for Campion were Micah Swayne with 16 points, plus six rebounds, and four steals; Ralph Thomas with 15 points, 13 rebounds, eight blocked shots, and eight steals, and Daniel Isaacs with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four steals. Old Harbour's top scorers were Chad Avis with a game-high 19 points, 20 rebounds, four steals, and seven blocked shots; Derjean Royal with 14 points and seven rebounds, and Jahiem Sanders also with 14 points. Meanwhile, Calabar High defeated dethroned champions St George's College 48-45 in overtime in the third-placed play-off of the Under-16 competition. Heading the scoring for Calabar were Jarden Brown with 14 points and 15 rebounds, Kymani Kerr with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while for St George's Kevon Gayle got 22 points and 21 rebounds. Courtesy of: jamaicaobserver.com
Defending champs Catherine Hall All-Stars off to winning start - 2 days ago
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Last season's semi-finalists Holland Saints will take on Lucea Flames at the Montego Bay Cricket Club today, starting at 7:00 pm as the Western Basketball Association Elite League continues with one game. The league got under way on Saturday with a double-header where last season's champions Catherine Hall All-Stars and losing finalists Cricket Club Knights scored contrasting wins over Montego Bay Boys Club Warriors and Sav-Elite Titans, respectively. Catherine Hall All-stars came from be... [read more]
Last season's semi-finalists Holland Saints will take on Lucea Flames at the Montego Bay Cricket Club today, starting at 7:00 pm as the Western Basketball Association Elite League continues with one game. The league got under way on Saturday with a double-header where last season's champions Catherine Hall All-Stars and losing finalists Cricket Club Knights scored contrasting wins over Montego Bay Boys Club Warriors and Sav-Elite Titans, respectively. Catherine Hall All-stars came from behind to edge promoted Montego Bay Boys Club Warriors by one point, 73-72, while Cricket Club Knights beat Sav-Elite Titans at the Montego Bay Cricket Club. Eight teams will take part in this shortened season that will be completed before the JABA National Basketball League gets under way in June. The teams will play each other once before a quarter-final round that would see teams facing each other in a best-of-three series with the winners of the four series meeting in a best-of-three semi-finals. Former champions Granville Jaguars and Cornwall Courts Chargers Lucea Flames who will meet on Thursday, will also take part. On Saturday, Michael Schloss scored a game-high 25 points and had 11 rebounds for Catherine Hall, who overturned a double-digit deficit after the third quarter to beat Warriors by a point. Catherine Hall led by three points, 17-14, after the first quarter, but trailed by a point, 29-30, at half-time and went further behind after the third quarter by 12 points, 46-58, before roaring back in the final quarter to snatch victory. Errol Steele also scored 18 points for All-Stars, Goyan Malcolm (186-PG-83) scored nine points and had five steals, while Jermaine Rerrie had 12 rebounds. Tafari Vassell (G) had a double-double for Warriors with 14 points and 18 rebounds, Levar Rose scored 15 points and Faizon McDermott scored 12 points. In the first game, Titans got off to a quick start but could not maintain their momentum and were quickly overhauled by Knights, last season's beaten finalists who ran away for a 27-point win. Knights led 18-13 after the first quarter, extended the lead to 10 points, 39-29, at half-time before putting the game out of reach of the Westmoreland club with a 19-point, 65-46, lead after the third quarter. Omar Campbell had a double-double 14 points and 12 rebounds for Knights, Jermaine Allwood scored 16 points, while Daniel Malcolm and Demoy Daye both scored 15 points, Rayan Gardiner scored 11 points and Lemar Mitchell scored 10 for the winners. Richard Chambers came off the bench to score a game-high 20 points for Titans, Richard Russell scored 11 points, while Rushane Drummond scored eight points and had 10 rebounds. Courtesy of: jamaicaobserver.com
Dylan Ennis selected the top Jamaican playing abroad in last week's games - 7 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Jamaicans who are currently playing abroad. Sek Henry (193-G-87) could not help Pinar Karsiyaka (23-6) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Pinar Karsiyaka was edged 89-86 on the road by the much lower-ranked (#13) Afyon Bld.
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DYLAN ENNIS
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Jamaicans who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former international point guard Dylan Ennis (187-91, agency: BeoBasket, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain). Ennis could not help Andorra (14-13) to beat Valencia Basket (18-8).
He scored 8 points and added 3 passes in 21 minutes on the court.
Andorra was edged 73-72 at home by the higher-ranked (#5) Valencia Basket.
It was Andorra's first loss after three consecutive victories.
It's Ennis' first season with the team.
Ennis has relatively good stats this year: 13.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.8apg, 3FGP: 34.8% and FT: 78.2% in 26 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Jamaican.
Ennis played for the Jamaican senior national team five years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced former international center Kevin Young (206-84, college: Missouri, currently plays in Uruguay). Young was not able to help Bigua (4-2) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the first-placed Bigua (4-2) lost 73-85 in a derby game to the leading Malvin in the Places 7-10 group.
Young recorded 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 32 minutes.
This year Young averages: 7.8ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 45.2% and FT: 69.0% in 11 games.
He played for the Jamaican national team in 2006.
#3. The Jamaican player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Samardo Samuels (206-89, college: Louisville, currently plays in France). He led Limoges CSP Elite to a victory against the 13th-ranked Chalons-Reims (10-16) 88-84 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA in Wednesday night's game.
Samuels scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in only a mere 14 minutes.
Limoges CSP Elite (14-12) is placed eighth in the Jeep ELITE ProA.
This year Samuels has relatively solid stats: 10.1ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 55.1%(75-136), 3FGP: 37.5% and FT: 69.6% in 23 games.
He played for the Jamaican national team five years ago.
#4. Small forward Ricardo Alliman (201-87, college: Cedarville, currently plays in France) led Orchesien BC to a victory over the tenth-ranked La Charite (2-11) 89-71 in the French NM1 (third division) on Wednesday night.
He was MVP of the game. Alliman scored 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 9 rebounds in 34 minutes.
BC Orchies (5-8) is placed eighth in Places 1-10 group.
Alliman has reliable stats this year: 14.9ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.1apg in 31 games.
Worth to mention Alliman played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. He used to play for the Jamaican national team
back in 2014.
#5. Former international center Jerome Jordan (215-86, college: Tulsa, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Dylan Ennis and both played together in the last Spanish Liga Endesa game.
Jordan was not able to secure a victory for Andorra (14-13) in their game against Valencia Basket (18-8). He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones.
Jordan scored only 3 points in 15 minutes.
Andorra was edged 73-72 on their home court in Andorra by the higher-ranked (#5) Valencia Basket.
This year Jordan's overall stats are: 7.1ppg and 2.3rpg in 11 games.
He used to play for the Jamaican national team
five years ago.
#6. Swingman Durand Scott (196-90, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Israel) couldn't help Galil Gilboa (10-16) in their game against Hapoel Tel-Aviv (12-14) in the Israeli Winner League.
Scott recorded 8 points and added 3 assists.
Galil Gilboa was crushed 92-70 on their home court in Rosh Pina by the higher-ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (#6).
It was Galil Gilboa's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
Scott's stats this season are: 13.8ppg, 2.6rpg and 2.7apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Scott is a former international player as he played for the Jamaican senior team six years ago.
#7. Former international power forward Adrian Uter (201-84, also represented by BeoBasket, college: Hofstra, currently plays in Puerto Rico) couldn't help Leones (7-4) in their last game. Despite his good performance Leones was crushed 100-65 on the road by the leading Piratas.
Uter scored 11 points, had 9 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 26 minutes.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Uter's stats this year are: 11.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.5bpg in 11 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Uter used to play for the Jamaican national team
six years ago.
#8. Swingman Weyinmi Rose (196-86, college: Providence, currently plays in Puerto Rico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Adrian Uter. But that was another game of his team in Puerto Rican BSN which we would like to mention.
Rose contributed to an easy victory against the league leader Piratas (10-3) crushing them 109-87.
He scored 11 points and added 4 passes in 22 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Leones de Ponce (7-4) is placed fourth in the BSN.
This year Rose's total stats are: 5.2ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.0apg in 11 games.
He used to play for the Jamaican national team
back in 2014.
#9. Former international center Vashil Fernandez (208-92, college: Valpo, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Marin (15-14) in their game against Villarrobledo (19-10) in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division).
Fernandez scored 8 points in 21 minutes.
Marin (#4) was crushed 98-75 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Villarrobledo in the West group.
Fernandez has averaged so far 8.2ppg, 6.7rpg and 2.1bpg in 26 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Fernandez used to play for the Jamaican national team
five years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Jamaican passport but never been selected to any of Jamaican national teams:
#1.Sek Henry (193-G-87, college: Nebraska, currently plays in Turkey) could not help Pinar Karsiyaka (23-6) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Pinar Karsiyaka was edged 89-86 on the road by the much lower-ranked (#13) Afyon Bld.
Henry was the second best scorer with 19 points. He also added 5 assists in 31 minutes.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Henry has relatively good stats this year: 14.2ppg, 2.9rpg and 4.5apg in 22 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
#2.Shevon Thompson (213-C-93, college: GMU, currently plays in Belgium) was not able to help Oostende (18-5) in their last game on Friday. Despite Thompson's very good performance Oostende was defeated 77-73 in Charleroi by the lower-ranked Spirou (#3).
He was the second best scorer with 16 points. Thompson also added 9 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
Thompson has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg and 7.0rpg.
#3. Experienced Torin Francis (210-C-83, college: Notre Dame, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to secure a victory for Quimsa (5-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite his good performance the league leader Quimsa was edged 94-93 at home by the much lower-ranked Libertad Sunchales (#17).
Francis scored 10 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
This season Francis averages: 9.4ppg and 6.8rpg.
He is a naturalized American.
#4.Brynton Lemar (193-G-95, college: UC Davis, currently plays in Hungary) led Sopron KC to a victory over the fourth-ranked DEAC (13-14) 91-81 in the Hungarian A Division on Wednesday night.
Lemar was MVP of the game. He recorded 28 points (!!!) and added 3 assists; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Lemar's second season in pro basketball. Sopron KC (13-14) is placed third in Places 6-10 group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Lemar has very high stats. He averages: 18.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.9apg.
Lemar is a naturalized American.
#5.Ryan Harrow (188-G-91, college: Georgia St., currently plays in Greece) couldn't help Peristeri GS (15-8) in their game against Panionios (7-16) in the Greek A1.
Harrow recorded 5 points, 3 assists and 3 steals.
Peristeri GS was edged 77-75 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Panionios (#10).
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Harrow has reliable stats this season: 12.6ppg, 2.4rpg and 4.8apg.
He is a naturalized American.
#6.Ryan Rhoomes (203-C-92, agency: Duran International, college: Fordham, currently plays in France) couldn't help Saint-Quentin in their game against JSA Bordeaux in the French NM1 (third division). Despite his good performance in Friday night's game Rhoomes recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 12 rebounds.
This season Rhoomes has very high stats. He averages: 15.9ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.5apg.
Rhoomes is a naturalized American.
#7.Clint Robinson (203-F/C-94, college: UIC, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help Esgueira / Oli in their game against Galitos-Barreiro in the Portuguese LPB, despite his very good performance last Sunday.
He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 10 rebounds. Robinson also added 2 blocks in 40 minutes.
But his team was badly defeated by 16 points 87-71.
Robinson's stats this year are: 11.2ppg, 10.4rpg and 1.6bpg in 27 games.
#8.Jermaine Bucknor (201-F-83, college: Richmond, currently plays in Germany) couldn't help Gladiators in their game against Nuernberg in the German ProA (second division). Despite his very good performance on Wednesday night He was the second best scorer with 13 points. Bucknor also added 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Bucknor's stats this season are: 14.4ppg, 6.2rpg and 3.7apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Jamaican and Canadian.
#9.Phil Henry (203-C/F-91, college: E.New Mexico, currently plays in Luxembourg) couldn't help Amicale in their game against Etzella in the Luxembourg Total League. Despite his very good performance last Saturday Henry was the top scorer with 28 points. He also added 6 rebounds and made 5 blocks.
This season Henry has very high stats. He averages: 17.1ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.8bpg.
Henry is a naturalized American.
#10.Daniel Mullings (189-G-91, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in Finland) couldn't help Joensuun Kataja in their game against Kouvot in the Finnish Korisliiga.
He scored 5 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 20 minutes.
His team was badly defeated by 19 points 97-78.
Mullings' stats this year are: 14.7ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.5apg and 2.2spg in 26 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Jamaican.
Jerome Jordan selected the top Jamaican playing abroad in last week's games - 14 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Jamaicans who are currently playing abroad. Sek Henry (193-G-87) could not help Pinar Karsiyaka (3-3) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the second-placed Pinar Karsiyaka (3-3) was edged 83-83 on the road by the leading Banco di Srd in the group I of FIBA Europe Cup.
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JEROME JORDAN
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Jamaicans who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced former international center Jerome Jordan (215-86, college: Tulsa, currently plays in Spain). Jordan led Andorra to a victory against the league outsider Gipuzkoa (5-19) 84-72 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday.
He recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks.
MoraBanc Andorra (14-12) is placed sixth in the Liga Endesa.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Jordan averages: 7.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 2FGP: 51.1% and FT: 63.0%.
He played for the Jamaican senior national team five years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Samardo Samuels (206-89, college: Louisville, currently plays in France). Samuels could not help Limoges CSP Elite (12-12) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Limoges CSP Elite lost 83-88 on the road to the higher-ranked (#7) Gravelines-Dunkerque.
Samuels was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 rebounds in a mere 17 minutes.
It was Limoges CSP Elite's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
It's Samuels' first season with the team.
This year Samuels' overall stats are: 10.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 56.9%(70-123), 3FGP: 37.5% and FT: 66.3% in 21 games he played so far.
He played for the Jamaican national team in 2014.
#3. The Jamaican player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Adrian Uter (201-84, agency: BeoBasket, college: Hofstra, currently plays in Puerto Rico). Uter led Leones to a victory over one of league's weakest teams Indios (3-7) 99-89 in the Puerto Rican BSN last Wednesday.
He was MVP of the game. Uter recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 11 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks.
Leones de Ponce (6-2) is placed third in the BSN.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Uter has relatively good stats this year: 11.8ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.9apg, 1.5bpg, 2FGP: 71.7%(38-53), 3FGP: 16.7% and FT: 93.8%(15-16).
He is a naturalized American.
Uter played for the Jamaican national team six years ago.
#4. Point guard Dylan Ennis (187-91, also represented by BeoBasket, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jerome Jordan and both played together in the last Spanish Liga Endesa game.
Ennis managed to help MoraBanc Andorra in a victory against the league outsider Gipuzkoa (5-19) 84-72.
He recorded only 2 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 21 minutes.
This year Ennis has relatively solid stats: 14.1ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.8apg in 25 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Jamaican.
Ennis used to play for the Jamaican national team
back in 2014.
#5. Former international center Kevin Young (206-84, college: Missouri, currently plays in Uruguay) was the major contributor in Bigua's victory against the leader Malvin (4-1) 87-78 in a derby game in the Uruguayan LUB in Monday night's game.
He scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 7-10. Atletico Bigua Montevideo (4-2) is placed first.
Young's total stats this season are: 7.2ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.2apg.
He used to play for the Jamaican national team
thirteen years ago.
#6. Small forward Ricardo Alliman (201-87, college: Cedarville, currently plays in France) was the main contributor in a Orchesien BC's victory against the eighth-ranked Rueil (4-7) 81-77 in the French NM1 (third division) in Saturday night's game.
Alliman was the best player in that game. He scored 24 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 34 minutes.
BC Orchies (4-7) is placed seventh in Places 1-10 group.
Alliman has reliable stats this year: 14.7ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.1apg in 29 games.
Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. He is a former international player as he played for the Jamaican senior team five years ago.
#7. Former international swingman Weyinmi Rose (196-86, college: Providence, currently plays in Puerto Rico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Adrian Uter. But that was another game of his team in Puerto Rican BSN which we would like to mention.
Rose contributed to Leones' victory against the closely-ranked Cariduros (5-6) 112-107.
He scored only 2 points.
Leones de Ponce (6-2) is placed third in the BSN.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Rose's total stats this season are: 4.5ppg, 1.3rpg and 2.0apg.
He used to play for the Jamaican national team
five years ago.
#8. Center Vashil Fernandez (208-92, college: Valpo, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Marin's victory against the leader HLA Alicante (23-5) 64-56 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Friday night's game.
Fernandez recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in 21 minutes.
Marin PeixeGalego (15-13) is placed fourth in West group.
This year Fernandez's total stats are: 8.2ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.2bpg in 25 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Fernandez used to play for the Jamaican national team
back in 2014.
The list of other players, who all have Jamaican passport but never been selected to any of Jamaican national teams:
#1.Sek Henry (193-G-87, college: Nebraska, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) could not help Pinar Karsiyaka (3-3) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the second-placed Pinar Karsiyaka (3-3) was edged 83-83 on the road by the leading Banco di Srd in the group I of FIBA Europe Cup.
Henry scored 24 points, 5 passes in 30 minutes.
It's Henry's first season with the team.
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Henry averages: 17.4ppg, 2.7rpg, 4.9apg and 1.1spg in 16 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
#2.Shevon Thompson (213-C-93, college: GMU, currently plays in Belgium) was the major contributor in Oostende's victory against the closely-ranked Basic-Fit Brussels (13-9) 83-68 in the Belgian Euromillions League on Monday night.
Thompson recorded 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Filou Oostende (17-4) is placed first in the Euromillions League.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Thompson has very impressive stats this year: 16.5ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.5spg in two games.
#3.Ryan Martin (206-F-91, college: Tenn Tech, currently plays in Denmark) led Bakken to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Vaerlose (2-4) 90-71 in the Danish BasketLigaen in Sunday night's game.
He scored 17 points; not bad, considering it's only Martin's third season in pro basketball. Bakken Bears (22-2) is placed first in ProA group.
Martin has relatively good stats this season: 13.3ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.6apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Jamaican and British.
Despite Martin's Jamaican passport, he previously played for the British U20 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Jamaican team.
#4.Brynton Lemar (193-G-95, college: UC Davis, currently plays in Hungary) led Sopron KC to a victory over the closely-ranked Alba (11-14) crushing them 87-65 in the Hungarian A Division on Sunday night.
Lemar was MVP of the game. He recorded 27 points (!!!).
Sopron KC (11-14) is placed 11th in the A Division.
Lemar's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
This season Lemar has very high stats. He averages: 17.6ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.9apg.
Lemar is a naturalized American.
#5.Staphon Blair (206-F-93, college: Cent Florida, currently plays in Portugal) was the main contributor in Illiabum's victory against the leader CAB Madeira (11-15) 80-75 in the Portuguese LPB in Friday night's game.
He was MVP of the game. Blair had a double-double by scoring 26 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added and 3 steals in 35 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 7-12. Illiabum Clube (10-15) is placed second.
Blair has relatively good stats this year: 13.2ppg and 8.4rpg in 25 games.
He is a naturalized American.
#6.Ryan Rhoomes (203-C-92, agency: Duran International, college: Fordham, currently plays in France) was not able to help Saint-Quentin (8-3) in their last game. Despite Rhoomes' good performance the third-placed Saint-Quentin was edged 75-73 in Le Havre by the lower-ranked (#5) STB Le Havre in the Places 1-10 group.
He was the second best scorer with 11 points. Rhoomes also added 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 28 minutes.
Rhoomes has very impressive stats this year: 16.1ppg, 7.2rpg and 1.5apg in 29 games.
He is a naturalized American.
#7.Quintrell Thomas (203-PF-90, college: UNLV, currently plays in Israel) was not able to secure a victory for Hasharon (10-16) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Thomas' very good performance Hasharon was defeated 101-96 in Haifa by the much higher-ranked Maccabi (#4).
He recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 10 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!).
This season Thomas has very high stats. He averages: 23.5ppg, 12.2rpg and 1.4bpg.
Thomas is a naturalized American.
#8.Joel Wright (201-F-90, college: Texas St., currently plays in Switzerland) contributed to Monthey's victory against the fifth-ranked Neuchatel 92-78 in the Swiss SBL last Saturday.
Wright was the top player that evening. He scored 19 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
This season Wright has very high stats. He averages: 18.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.8apg and 1.6spg.
Wright is a naturalized American.
#9.Ryan Harrow (188-G-91, college: Georgia St., currently plays in Greece) managed to help Peristeri GS Athens in a victory against the league leader Panathinaikos 80-72 in a derby game in the Greek A1 on Sunday night.
He scored only 4 points and added 3 assists in 17 minutes.
Harrow's stats this year are: 13.0ppg, 2.4rpg and 4.9apg in 17 games.
He is a naturalized American.
#10.Daniel Mullings (189-G-91, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in Finland) contributed to a Joensuun Kataja's victory against the ninth-ranked Lapuan Korikobrat 87-74 in the Finnish Korisliiga in Wednesday night's game.
Mullings scored 6 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
This season Mullings has very high stats. He averages: 15.5ppg, 7.6rpg, 2.6apg and 2.3spg.
Mullings is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Jamaican.
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