CIBACOPA Round 28 (Regular Season): Hermosillo is upset by Guaymas

The Regular Season in CIBACOPA just ended. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Guaymas between third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (23-13) and seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-21) on Saturday night. Rayos de Hermosillo was defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in a tough game on the road 97-104. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Guaymas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34. Strangely Hermosillo outrebounded Guaymas 45-27 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Hermosillo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American power forward Anthony Smith (201-1997, college: Murray St.) fired 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Panamanian guard Iverson Molinar (193-1999, college: MSU) chipped in 28 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!). American forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaymas maintains seventh position with 15-21 record. Hermosillo at the other side keeps the third place with 13 games lost.
Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a eighth victory. This time they edged fifth-ranked Venados 124-122. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. Ty Prince contributed with 25 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists for Mazatlan. Venados' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frayles maintains tenth position with 8-28 record. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the fifth place with 18 games lost.
Leader Tijuana Zonkeys delivered the twenty eighth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-22) 121-95. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Cameron Mitchell who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Qyidar Davis responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-8 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the eighth place with 22 games lost.

Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Culiacan was defeated by Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico 131-128. Hermosillo beat Guaymas at home 98-88. Obregon lost to Astros on the opponent's court 85-103. Angeles unfortunately lost to Culiacan in a home game 93-96. Tijuana managed to beat Los Mochis on the road 91-80. Astros defeated Obregon on its own court 104-100. Mazatlan smashed Frayles in a road game 127-95.
The best stats of 28th round was 26 points and 15 rebounds by Ruan Miranda of Mazatlan.



Angeles - Culiacan 131-128

There was no surprise in Ciudad de Mexico where 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (9-27) was edged by fourth ranked Angeles (21-15) 131-128 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Strangely Culiacan outrebounded Angeles 57-31 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Angeles made 9 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard AJ Banks (188-1997, college: Wyoming) who added 24 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Banks is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds. Five Angeles and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 21-15 record. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 27 games lost.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Summers 40+10reb+1ast, D.Draper 25+6reb, M.McCadney 25+3reb+3ast, D.Spencer 14+4reb+5ast, M.Jackson 8+11reb+1ast, K.Kramer 8+17reb
Angeles: J.Hughes III 28+8reb+2ast, S.Branch 25+7reb, V.Blue 24+2reb+2ast, A.Banks 24+7reb+2ast, D.Bracey 14+3reb+7ast, W.Yoakum 12+2reb

Hermosillo - Guaymas 98-88

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (23-13) defeated at home 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-21) 98-88 on Friday. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 assists and American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who added 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Anthony Smith (201-1997, college: Murray St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Hermosillo and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 23-13 record having five points less than leader Tijuana. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the seventh place with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 17+4reb+3ast, A.Smith 16+10reb+5ast, Q.Rose 15+7reb+3ast, W.Saunders 13+9reb+3ast, I.Molinar 11+4reb+5ast, B.Rivera 10
Hermosillo: K.Rodriguez 25+3reb+6ast, J.Ivey 21+2reb+5ast, A.Tarke 14+6reb, J.Camacho 13+12reb+2ast, J.Ayres 7+5reb+6ast, D.Willis 7+3reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Tijuana 95-121

Leader Tijuana Zonkeys delivered the twenty eighth victory on Friday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-22) 121-95. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 34. They outrebounded Los Mochis 41-24 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 6 rebounds and forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side swingman Qyidar Davis (198-1993, college: Indiana St.) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) scored 20 points and 7 assists. Five Tijuana and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-8 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the eighth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 20+7ast, A.Hardy 19+4ast, Q.Davis 19+6reb+4ast, G.Vazquez 14, A.Allen 9+13reb, I.Martinez 8+3reb+3ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 25+6reb+3ast, B.McCoy 19+9reb+2ast, A.Chidom 19+4reb+4ast, J.Nicholas 16+3reb+2ast, A.Kaye Williams 12+3reb+4ast, J.Jeffers 12+5reb+3ast

Astros - Obregon 103-85

Very expected game in Guadalajara where 6th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-19) was defeated by second ranked Astros (27-9) 103-85 on Friday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's 34. They outrebounded Obregon 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 15 points and point guard Adonte Parker (186-1989, college: Dayton) scored 17 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 27-9 record behind leader Tijuana. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obregon: A.Parker 17+1ast, C.Thomas 15+3reb+2ast, T.Nuno 14+3reb, M.Bruesewitz 10+4reb+2ast, T.Adway 10+3reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 8+4reb+4ast
Astros: D.Conger 22+5reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 17+2reb, L.Thomas 15+11reb, M.Andriassi 13+5reb+2ast, M.Thornton 13+2ast, M.Bryson 10+6reb+1ast

Frayles - Mazatlan 124-122

Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a eighth victory. This time they edged fifth-ranked Venados 124-122. Frayles shot 61.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Frayles players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 12 assists and 5 steals. The other American import forward Ty Prince (198, college: UMHB) contributed with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Frayles de Guasave players scored in double figures. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 50 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and Brazilian power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) added 28 points and 11 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) in the effort for Mazatlan. Venados' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frayles maintains tenth position with 8-28 record. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the fifth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Ledbetter 50+6reb+9ast, R.Miranda 28+11reb+1ast, W.Runnels 14+5reb, D.White 11+4reb+3ast, K.Dawkins 8+5reb+10ast, T.Thompson 8+9reb+2ast
Frayles: D.Sloan 36+5reb+12ast, T.Jones 30+10reb, T.Prince 25+14reb+2ast, M.Henry 14+2reb+5ast, G.Milton III 10+2ast, F.Hernandez 8+3reb+1ast

Angeles - Culiacan 93-96

There was a surprise result in Ciudad de Mexico where ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (9-27) edged higher ranked Angeles (21-15) 96-93 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American Durrell Summers (196-1989, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Culiacan maintains ninth position with 9-27 record. Newly promoted Angeles keep the fourth place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Angeles: S.Branch 22+12reb, J.Hughes III 22+12reb+1ast, V.Blue 14+3reb+3ast, A.Banks 13+6reb+1ast, D.Bracey 11+2reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 7+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: D.Summers 28+8reb+3ast, D.Draper 19+10reb+3ast, A.Rand 17+8reb+1ast, D.Spencer 17+4reb+5ast, M.Jackson 11+4reb+2ast, C.Suarez 3+2reb

Los Mochis - Tijuana 80-91

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-22) were defeated at home by first ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (28-8) 91-80 on Saturday. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 36. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Joirdon-Karl Nicholas (206-1999, college: Texas Southern) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV) who added 13 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) scored 21 points and 6 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 28-8 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the eighth place with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 24+5reb+3ast, A.Hardy 21+2reb+6ast, I.Martinez 11+10reb+2ast, A.Allen 9+9reb+1ast, Q.Davis 8+5reb+1ast, R.Rivera 7+1reb
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 15+2reb+5ast, J.Nicholas 13+9reb+2ast, B.McCoy 13+9reb+1ast, G.McCray 11+4reb, A.Kaye Williams 9+1reb+2ast, A.Chidom 8+5reb+2ast

Astros - Obregon 104-100

Everything went according to plan in Guadalajara where second ranked Astros (27-9) won against 6th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-19) 104-100 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) who added 13 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Tomas Nuno (196, college: CMU) responded with a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and the former international Jose Estrada (190-1994) scored 24 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 27-9 record behind leader Tijuana. Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.Estrada 24+3reb+3ast, T.Nuno 23+13reb+13ast, M.Bruesewitz 17+1reb+3ast, T.Farmer 16+9reb, C.Thomas 10+2ast, A.Parker 6+1reb+1ast
Astros: M.McKinney 23+8reb+6ast, M.Bryson 20+4reb+2ast, M.Andriassi 18+1reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 17+2reb+3ast, D.Conger 13+13reb+3ast, K.Bigby-Williams 8+6reb

Guaymas - Hermosillo 104-97

The most important game in the last round took place in Guaymas between third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (23-13) and seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-21) on Saturday night. Rayos de Hermosillo was defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in a tough game on the road 97-104. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Guaymas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34. Strangely Hermosillo outrebounded Guaymas 45-27 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Hermosillo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American power forward Anthony Smith (201-1997, college: Murray St.) fired 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Panamanian guard Iverson Molinar (193-1999, college: MSU) chipped in 28 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!). American forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St.) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and forward Sebastian Reynoso-Jimenez (203-2000, college: Park) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaymas maintains seventh position with 15-21 record. Hermosillo at the other side keeps the third place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: D.Willis 22+3reb+1ast, S.Reynoso-Jimenez 18+7reb+2ast, A.Tarke 18+8reb+2ast, J.Lizarraga 11+7reb+4ast, J.Ivey 9+1reb+1ast, A.Tona 6+5reb+3ast
Guaymas: I.Molinar 28+2ast, A.Smith 28+5reb+4ast, M.Crawford 14+2reb+4ast, B.Rivera 13+4reb, W.Saunders 9+6reb+5ast, Q.Rose 9+7reb+5ast

Frayles - Mazatlan 95-127

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (8-28) was crushed at home by fifth ranked Venados (18-18) 127-95 on Saturday. Mazatlan outrebounded Frayles 78-48 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Mazatlan looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Frayles' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Brazilian power forward Ruan Miranda (205-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and American swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) who added 17 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Venados' coach Fernando Rivero felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and his fellow American import guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Mazatlan maintains fifth position with 18-18 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave stay dead last with 28 lost games.
Top scorers:
Frayles: M.Henry 19+6reb+3ast, D.Sloan 16+5reb+9ast, T.Prince 15+5reb+1ast, T.Jones 15+13reb, L.Butler 14+2reb+1ast, D.Trasvina 6+4reb+1ast
Mazatlan: R.Miranda 26+15reb, R.Whitfield 19+6reb+4ast, W.Runnels 17+15reb+4ast, D.White 16+10reb+4ast, T.Thompson 14+14reb+1ast, J.Andriassi 13+4reb+3ast