CIBACOPA Round 24 (Regular Season): Obregon defeat Guaymas in the closest game of the week

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in CIBACOPA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fifth-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (16-17) gave a tough game to third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-11) on Tuesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure only two-point victory 102-100. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. Obregon shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Obregon especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-11 record having four points less than leader Astros. Guaymas at the other side keep the fifth place with 17 games lost. Obregon are looking forward to face Guaymas (#5) at home in the next round. Guaymas will play against Frayles and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Guaymas. Fifth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (16-17) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Caballeros de Culiacan (17-16) 110-108 on Friday evening. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 10 assists and Quade Green supported him with 22 points and 6 assists. Even 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Guaymas maintains fifth position with 16-17 record. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Guaymas will play against bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Culiacan will play on the road against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Angeles (24-10) against ninth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (14-20) on Tuesday night. Visiting Angeles were crushed by Tijuana Zonkeys in Tijuana 110-88. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Alex Kaye Williams who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jacob Calloway who recorded 32 points. 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 moved-up to eighth place. Loser Angeles keep the second position with ten games lost. Tijuana will meet at home Los Mochis (#9) in the next round. Angeles will play against Mazatlan (#7) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Tijuana was destroyed by Mazatlan on the opponent's court 111-84. Los Mochis unfortunately lost to Astros in a home game 76-84. Obregon rolled over Frayles on the road 105-71. Tijuana was defeated by Angeles on its own court 101-108. Culiacan was smashed by Astros in Guadalajara 94-65. Mazatlan won against Los Mochis at home 93-87. Bottom-ranked Frayles were outscored by Hermosillo on the opponent's court 108-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by TJ Clark of Hermosillo.



Mazatlan - Tijuana 111-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys' (14-20) road loss to eighth ranked Venados (14-19) 84-111 on Friday. Mazatlan made 31-of-35 free shots (88.6 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. The best player for the winners was Colombian forward Michael Wright (198-1987) who scored 28 points and 4 assists. American Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) chipped in 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) added 18 points respectively. Five Mazatlan and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Mazatlan moved-up to seventh place. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the eighth position with 20 games lost. Mazatlan will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tijuana will play against Los Mochis (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: M.Wright 28+4reb+4ast, T.Cracknell 18+5reb+1ast, X.White 16+9reb+4ast, E.Weaver 16+3reb+1ast, J.Andriassi 14+4reb+6ast, T.Thompson 9+4reb
Tijuana: A.Kaye Williams 20+8reb+6ast, T.Allen 18+4reb+1ast, J.Grayer 16+4reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 15+2reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 6+4reb, M.Durr 4+3reb+1ast

Guaymas - Culiacan 110-108

Important game to mention about took place in Guaymas. Fifth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (16-17) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Caballeros de Culiacan (17-16) 110-108 on Friday evening. Guaymas players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 10 assists and point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) supported him with 22 points and 6 assists. Even 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) added 18 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Guaymas maintains fifth position with 16-17 record. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Guaymas will play against bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Culiacan will play on the road against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Ivey 33+11reb+10ast, Q.Green 22+2reb+6ast, D.Utomi 17+1reb+3ast, S.Davis 11+1reb, J.Wheeler 9+4reb+6ast, C.Oluyitan 8+3reb+6ast
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 34+7reb+6ast, J.Hughes III 26+3reb+1ast, J.Cumberland 18+14reb+10ast, O.Akonobi 11+6reb, N.Allen 9+1reb+1ast, D.Wallace 4+3reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Astros 76-84

Very predictable result when first ranked Astros (26-7) defeated on the road 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-20) 84-76 on Friday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) chipped in 18 points and 4 steals. Astros' coach Ivan Deniz used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 18 points and 6 rebounds and guard Isaiah Williams (188-1995, college: Georgia St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-7 record. Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 20 games lost. Astros will meet at home Culiacan (#4) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Tijuana (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: T.McCallum 18+4reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 15+1reb+4ast, M.Mitchell 13+11reb+1ast, J.Martin 11+3reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 8+1reb+3ast, J.Clay 8+1reb+2ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 18+6reb+1ast, I.Williams 13+4reb+7ast, K.Allen 12+8reb, A.Harrison 11+9reb+4ast, R.Smith 7+4reb, T.Johnson 6+5reb+1ast

Frayles - Obregon 71-105

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-28) was rolled over at home by third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-11) 105-71 on Friday. Obregon dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 36. Obregon forced 19 Frayles turnovers and outrebounded them 41-27 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Frayles' players. The best player for the winners was American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Tomas Nuno (196-1998, college: CMU) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Dennis Cutts felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Tyrone Jones (193) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and forward Raul Jimenez (201-2000) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-11 record having four points less than leader Astros. Frayles lost twenty first consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Obregon will meet at home Guaymas (#5) in the next round. Frayles will play against Guaymas (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: C.Zinaich 19+10reb+4ast, G.Whittington 16+4reb+4ast, T.Nuno 15+8reb+6ast, B.Beavers 13+4reb+1ast, K.Williams 12+1reb+2ast, J.Canty 8+4reb
Frayles: T.Jones 20+4reb+4ast, R.Jimenez 14+3reb+4ast, S.Pinkney 8+3reb, J.Augusto Soto 8+3reb+5ast, B.Porter 8+5reb, A.Peacock 4+1reb

Tijuana - Angeles 101-108

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Angeles (24-10) beat on the road 9th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (14-20) 108-101 on Monday. Angeles made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Angeles outrebounded Tijuana 45-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) who scored 28 points and 9 rebounds. International swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) chipped in 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) who recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) added 14 points and 12 assists respectively. 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. Angeles maintains second position with 24-10 record having just one point less than leader Astros. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the eighth place with 20 games lost. Angeles will meet at home Mazatlan (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tijuana will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 28+9reb+2ast, J.Calloway 22+9reb+1ast, G.Bonilla 20+9reb+5ast, W.Yoakum 14+5reb+9ast, S.LeDay 11+5reb+3ast, J.Gohlke 6+1ast
Tijuana: T.Allen 22+5reb+8ast, A.Kaye Williams 15+5reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 14+7reb+2ast, J.Webster 14+3reb+12ast, F.Jaimes 13+7reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 10+3reb+2ast

Astros - Culiacan 94-65

There was no surprise in Guadalajara where 4th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (17-16) was outplayed by first ranked Astros (26-7) 94-65 on Tuesday. Astros outrebounded Culiacan 41-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Moises Andriassi (185-2000) who scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) who recorded 12 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) added 12 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who 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. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 26-7 record. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 16 games lost. Astros will meet at home Culiacan (#4) in the next round. Culiacan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: T.McCallum 18+3reb, M.Andriassi 16+7reb+1ast, M.Mitchell 16+7reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 13+3reb+2ast, A.Chaney 9+4reb+4ast, J.Clay 7+2reb+2ast
Culiacan: R.Nieves 14, D.Wallace 12+3reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 12+7reb+2ast, J.Cumberland 11+1reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 7+5reb, L.Peters 6+1ast

Tijuana - Angeles 110-88

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Angeles (24-10) against ninth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (14-20) on Tuesday night. Visiting Angeles were crushed by Tijuana Zonkeys in Tijuana 110-88. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Angeles' 40 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Angeles 45-26 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 assists. Five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU, agency: Diamond Sports) who recorded 32 points and swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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 moved-up to eighth place. Loser Angeles keep the second position with ten games lost. Tijuana will meet at home Los Mochis (#9) in the next round. Angeles will play against Mazatlan (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Kaye Williams 27+8reb+2ast, T.Allen 18+5reb+2ast, A.Pruitt 14+10reb+2ast, J.Grayer 11+4reb, J.Webster 10+4reb+12ast, M.Durr 10+6reb
Angeles: J.Calloway 32+2reb+3ast, A.Paige 12+4reb, W.Yoakum 10+6reb+1ast, D.Willis 9+1ast, S.LeDay 8+5reb+2ast, T.Brown 6+4reb+4ast

Obregon - Guaymas 102-100

Fifth-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (16-17) gave a tough game to third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (22-11) on Tuesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure only two-point victory 102-100. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. Obregon shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Obregon especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who added 24 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Nigerian guard Daniel Utomi (198-1997, college: USC) scored 22 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Five Obregon and four Guaymas players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-11 record having four points less than leader Astros. Guaymas at the other side keep the fifth place with 17 games lost. Obregon are looking forward to face Guaymas (#5) at home in the next round. Guaymas will play against Frayles and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Whittington 24+8reb+1ast, C.Zinaich 23+8reb+2ast, K.Williams 21+4reb+3ast, J.Perkins 11+2reb+4ast, T.Nuno 10+5reb+3ast, J.Adaway 9+1reb+1ast
Guaymas: J.Ivey 32+7reb+4ast, J.Wheeler 22+2reb+1ast, D.Utomi 22+2reb+3ast, I.Muhammad 10+3reb, G.Davis-McMurrin 7+3reb+2ast, S.Davis 5+3reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Los Mochis 93-87

Everything could happen in Mazatlan at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Venados and 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis had identical 13-19 record. This time Venados used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Los Mochis 93-87 on Tuesday night. Mazatlan made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who scored 23 points and 7 assists. Guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and center Kevin Allen (211-1994, college: Emporia St., agency: BIG) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mazatlan (14-19) moved-up to seventh place. Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 20 games lost. Mazatlan will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Los Mochis will play against Tijuana (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: E.Weaver 23+3reb+7ast, T.Cracknell 22+4reb+2ast, X.White 16+7reb+2ast, T.Thompson 10+7reb+2ast, R.Brahin 7+2reb, T.Williams 7+2reb
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 18+7reb+2ast, K.Allen 16+4reb+2ast, I.Williams 15+2reb+1ast, R.Smith 11+2reb+1ast, A.Harrison 8+5reb+1ast, J.Baldenebro 7+3reb

Hermosillo - Frayles 108-72

Very expected game when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-28) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (15-18) 108-72 on Tuesday. Hermosillo shot 61.4 percent from the field. They also forced 20 Frayles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Frayles' players. The best player for the winners was American TJ Clark (193-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). The other American import forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Clark is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Ben Resner felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds and forward Tyrone Jones (193) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 15-18 record. Frayles lost twenty first consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Hermosillo will meet at home bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in the next round. Frayles will play against Guaymas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: T.Clark 20+10reb+6ast, R.Goodwin 18+2reb+1ast, S.Gross-Bullock 14+5reb+2ast, K.Iverson 12+6ast, J.Montgomery 11+10reb+2ast, S.Maxwell 11+4reb+1ast
Frayles: A.Peacock 21+6reb+1ast, T.Jones 14+5reb+3ast, B.Porter 12+6reb, C.Campbell 8+4reb+2ast, S.Pinkney 8+3reb, J.Augusto Soto 6+3reb+8ast