Juegos Deportivos de ALBA (2023)
1992 (31 year break)
GamesSchedule
Major Final
Apr.29:Venezuela 70-59 Cuba
Apr.29:Saint Lu. 21-103Nicaragua
Apr.29:Venezuela 116-41 Dominica
Apr.28:Saint Lu. 36-89Bolivia
Apr.28:Dominica 46-64Nicaragua
Apr.27:Nicaragua 60-50 Bolivia
Apr.27:Venezuela 120-6 Saint Lu.
Apr.27:Cuba 87-41 Saint Ki.
Apr.26:Saint Lu. 29-132Dominica
Apr.26:Venezuela 81-35 Bolivia
Apr.26:Cuba 57-60Venezuela
Apr.25:Dominica 70-82Bolivia
Apr.25:Nicaragua 30-92Venezuela
Apr.25:Venezuela 93-37 Saint Ki.
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Standings
Major
1
Venezuela U23Venezuela
2-0
2
CubaCuba
1-1
3
Saint KittsSaint-Kitts
0-2
U17
1
VenezuelaVenezuela
4-0
2
NicaraguaNicaragua
3-1
3
BoliviaBolivia
2-2
4
DominicaDominica
1-3
5
Saint LuciaSaint-Lucia
0-4
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Not_Available

BOL
(185-F-)
Avg: 20.8

Meneses
20.8
Reyes
20.3
Meshacl
17.5
Vargas
16.8
Marquez
16.5
2023 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
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Garly Sojo
Sojo
Jhornan Zamora
Zamora
David Cubillan
Cubillan
Windi Graterol
Graterol
Nestor Colmenares
Colmenares
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5Gregory Vargas 181-PG-1986 Gladiadores Venezuela
6Garly Sojo 196-PG-1999 Broncos Venezuela
7Jhornan Zamora 196-G/F-1989 Ourense Spain
8David Cubillan 181-PG-1987 Goes Uruguay
14Miguel Ruiz 197-F-1990 UniFacisa Brazil
15Windi Graterol 204-C-1986 Goes Uruguay
19Heissler Guillent 186-PG-1986 Guaros Venezuela
20Yohanner Sifontes 192-G-1995 Independ.O. Argentina
24Michael Carrera 196-F-1993 Lleida Spain
34Edgar Martinez 199-SF-1997 Rio Claro Brazil
35Jose Materan 196-G/F-1996 Pato Basquete Brazil
43Nestor Colmenares 200-C-1987 Goes Uruguay

Fernando Duro Head Coach
Ronald Guillen Assistant Gladiadores Venezuela
Manuel Echezuria Assistant Spartans Venezuela


Venezuela U23 won Gold in ALBA Major Group - May 1, 2023
Venezuela defeated Cuba 70-59 at the Juegos Deportivos de ALBA to claim the gold medal.
Kender Urbina (176-PG-2004) put up an impressive double-double for Venezuela with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Yeferson Guerra (192-G-2003, agency: Pro Sports) led the team in scoring with 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Joan Gutierrez led the way for Cuba with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Despite Cuba's best efforts, Venezuela's strong defense and offensive performance proved too much to handle.
Before in Group stage, Venezuela beat Cuba once again with 3 point margin (57-60) and finished Group with 2-0 while Cuba had 1-1 as they defeated St. Kitts 87-41.

Final placement:
Venezuela U23 - Gold
Cuba - Silver
Saint Kitts - Bronze

Venezuela U17 won Gold in Under 17 Group - May 1, 2023
Venezuela U17 team has claimed gold at the Juegos Deportivos de ALBA under 17 group joining their fellows from U23 who also won Gold in Major Group. Venezuela U17 finishing tournament with a perfect 4-0 record. The team's strong performance throughout the event earned them the top spot in the standings and well-deserved gold medal at this tournament. Biggest win of the tournament goes to Venezuela U17 as they beat Saint Lucia with 120-6. Quite impressive performance for Venezuela U17 side. Anthony Reyes (F) is finishing this tournament with 20.3 points per game.

Nicaragua U17 also had a solid showing at the tournament, finishing in second place with a 3-1 record. They displayed impressive skill and teamwork throughout the competition, and their silver medal is a testament to their hard work and dedication. Nicaraguan strong game against Bolivia earned them Silver medal, as they beat fierce competitior with 60-50.

Bolivia's U17 claimed the bronze medal, finishing in third place with a 2-2 record. Though they faced tough competition throughout the tournament, they were able to overcome the challenges and secure a spot on the podium. Their highlight of this tournament is a win against Dominica 82-70 which placed them in 3rd place in this group.

Dominica's U17 team finished in fourth place with a 1-3 record, while Saint Lucia's team finished in last place with a 0-4 record. Though they may not have medaled, both teams should be commended for their hard work and effort throughout the tournament.