Guaros de Lara celebrated the FIBA Intercontinental Cup title. The Liga Americas defending champions overcame FIBA Europe Cup winners Fraport Skyliners in Frankfurt today. Zach Graham (198-G-89, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro Sports) was named the MVP. He finished with 19 points for the Venezuelan team. Guaros de Lara posted a 19:16 lead after the first quarter. Fraport Skyliners picked up the tempo in the second term. They raced to a 39:32 halftime advantage. But Guaros stopped the rot after the big break. The Latin American powerhouse limited their opponents to just 13 points in the third term to get within a single point at the final intermission. Guaros triggered a 23:17 rally in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Damion James (201-F-87, college: Texas) accounted for 17 points, while Heissler Guillent (186-PG-86) added 10 points for the winners. Shavon Shields (201-G-94, college: Nebraska) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Fraport Skyliners. Quantez Robertson (188-G-84, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) had 12 points in the loss.
Player of the Year: Dar Tucker (193-SG-88) of San Lorenzo Guard of the Year: Dar Tucker (193-SG-88) of San Lorenzo Forward of the Year: Aaron Harper (203-SF-81) of Guaros Center of the Year: Ismael Romero (203-C-91) of Capitanes
San Lorenzo celebrate title in Buenos Aires - 24 days ago
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San Lorenzo - Guaros 64-61
San Lorenzo clinched Liga Americas title. They held off Guaros in the championship game. Guaros were ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 14-8 charge of San Lorenzo, which allowed them to win the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: DePaul) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Marcos Mata (201-86) contributed with 6 poin... [read more]
San Lorenzo clinched Liga Americas title. They held off Guaros in the championship game. Guaros were ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 14-8 charge of San Lorenzo, which allowed them to win the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: DePaul) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Marcos Mata (201-86) contributed with 6 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) answered with 17 points and the other American import power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Guaros. Guaros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: D.Tucker 21+4reb+2ast, M.Calfani 10+2reb, J.Vildoza 9+1reb+4ast, D.Sims 9+2ast, M.Mata 6+13reb+2ast, J.Anthony 5+10reb Guaros: R.Green 17+3reb+3ast, J.Williams 12+9reb, N.Colmenares 10+10reb+1ast, A.Harper 7+1reb, L.Bethelmy 6+4reb, H.Guillent 4+3reb+1ast
Paulistano finished third in Liga Americas tournament. The game without a history. Paulistano led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Antonio Ferreira (200-94) fired 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Evan Roquemore (190-92, college: Santa Clara) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. Paulistano's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cuban center Ismael Romero (203-91) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and Panamanian-Mexican guard Gabriel Giron (192-88) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Paulistano: E.Roquemore 16+2reb+6ast, A.Ferreira 16+5reb+3ast, R.Lenz 15+6reb+1ast, Y.Santos 11+2ast, E.Carvalho 11+4reb+4ast, G.Hubner 11+6reb+1ast Capitanes: I.Romero 22+8reb+2ast, E.Oglivie 17+4reb, G.Giron 14+6reb+2ast, C.Jones 8+2reb+2ast, J.Gutierrez 6+3reb+6ast, M.Jonatan 5+2reb+2ast
San Lorenzo and Guaros to clash for title in Buenos Aires - 25 days ago
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Paulistano - San Lorenzo 58-76
San Lorenzo thumped Paulistano to advance into Liga Americas Final. The game was mostly controlled by San Lorenzo. Paulistano managed to win third quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. San Lorenzo dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Paulistano's 20. Point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the... [read more]
San Lorenzo thumped Paulistano to advance into Liga Americas Final. The game was mostly controlled by San Lorenzo. Paulistano managed to win third quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. San Lorenzo dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Paulistano's 20. Point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: DePaul) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Yago Santos (178-99) responded with 24 points and center Guilherme Hubner (208-87) scored 7 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: J.Vildoza 18+4reb+4ast, D.Tucker 17+5reb, M.Calfani 12+7reb+1ast, J.Anthony 9+9reb, M.Mata 8+8reb+5ast, D.Sims 6+2ast Paulistano: Y.Santos 24+4reb, E.Roquemore 9+3reb, G.Hubner 7+8reb+1ast, E.Carvalho 7+4reb, L.Meindl 4+1ast, E.Sommer 4+4reb+1ast
Guaros secured their place in the championship game as they beat Capitanes in the semis. The hosts were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 28-12 run, which allowed them to win the game. Guaros outrebounded Capitanes 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Nestor Colmenares (203-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Ole Miss) accounted for 16 points. Cuban center Ismael Romero (203-91) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Panamanian forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-89) added 18 points respectively for Capitanes in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Guaros: N.Colmenares 18+9reb+2ast, A.Harper 16+3reb+1ast, H.Guillent 8+6reb+4ast, J.Vargas 8+7reb+3ast, G.Vargas 7+1reb+2ast, R.Green 7+3reb+2ast Capitanes: E.Oglivie 18+4reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 16+4reb+3ast, I.Romero 16+8reb+1ast, D.Giron 6+6reb+1ast, J.Gutierrez 5+2reb+6ast, M.Jonatan 3+5reb+1ast
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