Round 2 (Regular Season): J.Guzman hands loss to Olimpia K.

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Liga Sudamericana. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Paraguayan Olimpia K. in Asuncion on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Ecuadorian J.Guzman 80-73. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 21-7 charge, which allowed them to win the game. J.Guzman dominated on the defensive end, holding Olimpia K. to just 7 points in fourth quarter. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. Center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 24 points for Olimpia K.Olimpia K.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. J.Guzman are looking forward to face Obera on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Olimpia K. will play against Bauru and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Argentinian Obera which played on the court of Brazilian Bauru. Obera had an easy win 77-59. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Agustin Brocal chipped in 15 points during the contest. Obera's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Obera will play against J.Guzman in Loja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bauru will play on the road against Olimpia K. in Asuncion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 12 points and 12 rebounds by Andrezao Barbosa de Abreu of Bauru.



Olimpia K. - J.Guzman 73-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Paraguayan Olimpia K. in Asuncion on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Ecuadorian J.Guzman 80-73. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 21-7 charge, which allowed them to win the game. J.Guzman dominated on the defensive end, holding Olimpia K. to just 7 points in fourth quarter. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds. Center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four J.Guzman players scored in double figures. American guard Charles Hinkle (198-1988, college: American) replied with 24 points and American forward Danjel Purifoy (201-1995, college: Auburn, agency: Helping Ballers) added 17 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Olimpia K.Olimpia K.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. J.Guzman are looking forward to face Obera on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Olimpia K. will play against Bauru and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Olimpia K.: C.Hinkle 24+4reb+1ast, D.Purifoy 17+8reb+1ast, R.Edgar 10+2reb+1ast, J.Wood 8+4reb+6ast, A.Peralta 4+6reb+1ast, M.Rodney 4+1reb
J.Guzman: D.McKinney 22+5reb+2ast, D.Robinson 16+2reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 14+7reb+1ast, B.Carabali 13+9reb+1ast, T.Ty 5+3reb+3ast, A.Barahona 4+4reb

Bauru - Obera 59-77

Another interesting game for Argentinian Obera which played on the court of Brazilian Bauru. Obera had an easy win 77-59. The game was mostly controlled by Obera. Paschoalotto/Bauru was better in second period 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Obera forced 25 Bauru turnovers. American forward Will Vorhees (203-1995, college: NDC) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Vorhees is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Obera's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Dennis McKinney (194-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Obera will play against J.Guzman in Loja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bauru will play on the road against Olimpia K. in Asuncion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: B.de Abreu Andrezao 12+12reb+1ast, S.Augusto 10+5reb+1ast, I.Pedro 8+1reb+2ast, F.Vinicius 7+3reb+5ast, A.Garcia 6+2reb+3ast, M.Daniel 5+7reb
Obera: W.Vorhees 16+7reb+3ast, A.Brocal 15+2reb+2ast, B.Sansimoni 8+2reb+5ast, A.Azpilicueta 8+2reb, L.Andujar 7+3reb+6ast, J.Calloway 6+4reb+2ast