LNBP Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Gambusinos over 8th ranked Halc.Xalapa 90-86 on Thursday night. Gambusinos made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). The other American import forward Myles Burns (198-2000, college: Ole Miss) contributed with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Georgian guard Thad McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) replied with 21 points and 5 assists for Halcones UV Xalapa. Gambusinos (3-3) moved-up to sixth place. Halc.Xalapa at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Freseros. Gambusinos are looking forward to face league's second-placed Diablos in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halc.Xalapa will play against Panteras (#13) in Aguascalientes and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Monterrey. Third ranked Dorados (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Fuerza Regia (4-2) 87-86 in the game for the fourth place. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kenny Hasbrouck (191-1986, college: Siena, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and Charles Mitchell who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Dorados went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Fuerza Regia. Dorados will play against higher ranked Mineros (#3) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Santos in San Luis Potosi and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between fourth ranked Diablos (5-1) and 13th ranked Santos (1-5) in on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Diablos outscored guests from San Luis Potosi 124-71. The winners were led by Daishon Smith who scored that evening 21 points and 7 assists. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Torren Jones did not help to save the game for Santos. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Diablos moved-up to second place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Santos dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Abejas. Diablos will meet Gambusinos (#6) in the next round. Santos will play against Fuerza Regia (#5) and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 8 Freseros were smashed by Mineros on the road 102-61. Astros won against Panteras on its own court 84-76.



Halc.Xalapa - Gambusinos 86-90

Round 8 most important game was a victory of Gambusinos over 8th ranked Halc.Xalapa 90-86 on Thursday night. Gambusinos made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American point guard Kwame Vaughn (190-1990, college: CS Fullerton) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). The other American import forward Myles Burns (198-2000, college: Ole Miss) contributed with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Georgian guard Thad McFadden (188-1987, college: Fairmont St.) replied with 21 points and 5 assists and the former international point guard Paul Stoll (180-1985) added 14 points and 7 assists in the effort for Halcones UV Xalapa. Five Gambusinos and four Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Gambusinos (3-3) moved-up to sixth place. Halc.Xalapa at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with Freseros. Gambusinos are looking forward to face league's second-placed Diablos in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halc.Xalapa will play against Panteras (#13) in Aguascalientes and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Gambusinos: K.Vaughn 28+2reb+3ast, K.Feagin 18+1reb+8ast, M.Burns 15+8reb+6ast, J.Narcis 12+6reb+1ast, A.Gilder 12+6reb+1ast, A.Peacock 5+5reb+1ast
Halc.Xalapa: T.McFadden 21+1reb+5ast, P.Stoll 14+7ast, G.Giron 12+3reb, J.Washington 11, J.Avila 10+9reb+1ast, D.Clark 7+3reb+4ast

Mineros - Freseros 102-61

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Mineros (5-1) crushed 9th ranked Freseras (2-4) in Zacatecas 102-61 on Thursday. Mineros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Freseras' 18. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Freseros' players. The winners were led by American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) who scored that evening 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) supported him with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Five Mineros players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 4 assists by Serbian guard Marko Lukic (201-1999, college: Denver, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Freseros. American swingman JP Moorman II (201-1998, college: UC Riverside, agency: Players Group) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mineros maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader Soles, which they share with Diablos. Freseros lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Halc.Xalapa. Mineros will meet Dorados (#4) in the next round. Freseros will play against Abejas (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mineros: I.Hamilton 19+6reb+5ast, V.Arteaga 14+8reb, K.Horton 12+2reb+3ast, D.Shriver 11+2reb+1ast, J.Valinotti 10+5reb+10ast, M.Bulic 10+9reb+4ast
Freseros: M.Lukic 17+3reb+4ast, J.Moorman II 13+7reb+2ast, H.Butler 12+5reb+1ast, C.Gutierrez 7+7reb, M.Miller 6+1reb, J.Harris 4+4reb+2ast

Astros - Panteras 84-76

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Panteras (1-5) lost to tenth ranked Astros (2-1) in Guadalajara 76-84 on Thursday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) who scored that evening 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 26 points and 7 rebounds by American swingman Stedmon Lemon (198-1992, college: JCSU) did not help to save the game for Panteras. His fellow American import point guard Jaron Martin (178-1995, college: UC Irvine) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros moved-up to ninth place. Loser Panteras keep the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Santos and Abejas. Astros will meet higher ranked Correcaminos (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Panteras will play against Halc.Xalapa (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Chaney 16+3reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 16+7reb+5ast, D.Davis 15+7reb, O.Akonobi 11+2reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 10+1ast, W.Gordon 8+6reb+1ast
Panteras: S.Lemon 26+7reb, S.Barro 12+5reb, T.White 10+6reb+2ast, J.Martin 10+6reb+9ast, T.Brown 8, V.Iwuakor 4+4reb

Fuerza Regia - Dorados 86-87

Important game to mention about took place in Monterrey. Third ranked Dorados (4-2) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Fuerza Regia (4-2) 87-86 in the game for the fourth place. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kenny Hasbrouck (191-1986, college: Siena, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and the other American import power forward Charles Mitchell (203-1993, college: Georgia Tech) who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Kosovan-American Scott Bamforth (188-1989, college: Weber St.) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Lewis Sullivan (201-1995, college: UAB, agency: BIG) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Dorados and four Fuerza Regia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Dorados went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Fuerza Regia. Dorados will play against higher ranked Mineros (#3) in Zacatecas in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Fuerza Regia will play on the road against Santos in San Luis Potosi and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dorados: K.Hasbrouck 22+1reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 15+5reb+1ast, E.Clarance 12+1reb+3ast, T.Johnson 12+1reb+1ast, J.Gray 10+4ast, M.Myers 8+4reb
Fuerza Regia: S.Bamforth 19+5reb+3ast, L.Sullivan 19+6reb+1ast, B.Paul 16+2reb+1ast, A.Holmes 11+1reb+4ast, W.Langston 8+4reb+1ast, S.Shorter 6+2reb+3ast

Diablos - Santos 124-71

The game between fourth ranked Diablos (5-1) and 13th ranked Santos (1-5) in on Thursday ended with biggest points difference. Diablos outscored guests from San Luis Potosi 124-71. Diablos made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Diablos outrebounded Santos 45-28 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Diablos looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) who scored that evening 21 points and 7 assists and Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) did not help to save the game for Santos. His fellow American import forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) added 15 points for the guests. Five Diablos and four Santos 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. Diablos moved-up to second place, which they share with Mineros. Loser Santos dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Abejas. Diablos will meet Gambusinos (#6) in the next round. Santos will play against Fuerza Regia (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Diablos: D.Smith 21+4reb+7ast, L.Gonzalez 19+3reb+4ast, M.Carrera 15+9reb+3ast, D.Brite 13+2reb+2ast, M.Smith 13+1reb+2ast, K.Helmanis 12+6reb+1ast
Santos: T.Jones 17+7reb+2ast, M.Bell 15+4reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 14+2reb+1ast, J.Grayer 11+3reb+1ast, A.Peralta 4+4reb+1ast, J.Nesbitt 4+2reb+4ast