San Jose beat Regatas to win Group D

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the Liga Sudamericana leadership position after last games. Round 12 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Argentinian Regatas (2-1). They were defeated by second ranked Paraguayan San Jose (2-1) 81-77 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regatas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 22-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. San Jose made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) with 19 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. San Jose keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Regatas.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Chilean Los Leones (1-2) against fourth ranked Brazilian Pinheiros (1-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Los Leones were crushed by Pinheiros in Sao Paulo 96-55. The winners were led by American forward CJ Penha (202-2000, college: Boston Coll.) who scored that evening 31 points and 6 rebounds and Agapy Samoel supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 15 points by American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Los Leones. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinheiros left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Los Leones.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 8 rebounds by Raven Barber of San Jose.



Pinheiros - Los Leones 96-55

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Chilean Los Leones (1-2) against fourth ranked Brazilian Pinheiros (1-2) on Wednesday night. Visiting Los Leones were crushed by Pinheiros in Sao Paulo 96-55. The game was mostly controlled by Pinheiros. Los Leones was better in second period 21-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Los Leones 36-19 including a 26-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pinheiros players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The winners were led by American forward CJ Penha (202-2000, college: Boston Coll.) who scored that evening 31 points and 6 rebounds and center Agapy Samoel (205-2003) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Los Leones. Dutch center Terrence Bieshaar (208-1997, agency: BIG) added 7 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pinheiros left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Los Leones.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: C.Penha 31+6reb+1ast, A.Samoel 16+10reb+2ast, P.Pedro 15+1reb+2ast, D.Souza Caua 11+4reb+8ast, B.Yan Djalo 7+2reb, M.Matheus 6+6reb+2ast
Los Leones: K.Gaddy 15+4reb+1ast, F.Andrew 11+1reb+1ast, I.Carrion 9+1reb, T.Bieshaar 7+5reb+2ast, H.Benjamin 7+2reb+3ast, A.Bruera 3

San Jose - Regatas 81-77

There was a change at the Liga Sudamericana leadership position after last games. Round 12 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Argentinian Regatas (2-1). They were defeated by second ranked Paraguayan San Jose (2-1) 81-77 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regatas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 22-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. San Jose made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) who added 17 points during the contest. Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Pablo Gramajo (193-1996) with 19 points and 4 assists and scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. San Jose keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Regatas.
Top scorers:
San Jose: B.Raven 19+8reb, S.Ramon 18, A.Wrighten 17+3ast, G.Peralta 10+8reb, V.Carlos Luis 8+3reb+4ast, M.Juan 3+2reb+3ast
Regatas: P.Gramajo 19+4reb+4ast, L.Santos 15+6reb+2ast, S.Lugo 12+3reb, J.Andres 11+7reb+7ast, L.Juan 9+5reb+2ast, F.Francisco 4+4ast