Liga Superior de Baloncesto (2024)
Liga Superior de Baloncesto 2024
Q.Finals Semis Finals 2024 Semis Q.Finals
Costa Caribe75
Real Esteli87
UNAN de L.1
Real Esteli3
Real Esteli3
Jaguares2
Jaguares3
Brumas0
Brumas107
Leones61
Stats Leaders 2024
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
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Real Esteli
188 SF 32y
Avg: 24.5 ppg

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24.5
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22.9
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22.7
4
22.4
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20.3
Nicaraguan teams in Euro-Cups 2024
Player of the Week: Round 22(RS)
Ismael Cruz

Real Esteli
(190-SG-00)

Real Esteli celebrate LSB title (Photo: facebook)
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Angel Matias
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Jared Ruiz
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Christian Pizarro
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Bartel Lopez
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Jassel Perez
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# Name CM (INCH) Pos Age Nat
8 * SjDRl biUais 027 (8'3'') y 59 USA Puerto Rico
97 * ziQRd euaJ 066 (8'9'') Ay 59 Puerto Rico Nicaragua
51 * ChQasUaij OaJiQQI 061 (3'00'') G 92 Nicaragua
9 * KRLaj GuUaRQQRJ G 99 Nicaragua
95 * miQURl vIpRJ 905 (4'1'') C 53 Nicaragua
zissRl ORQRJ 023 (8'3'') G/y 95 Nicaragua
92 yQijZasZI GiQUh 023 (8'3'') G/y 93 Nicaragua
95 zIsBRl biQUajRJ 026 (8'8'') y 93 Nicaragua
91 osBiRl CQuJ 021 (8'5'') AG 97 Puerto Rico
53 zRjsRj CiBpMRll 026 (8'8'') C/y 98 Nicaragua
79 qBBaUU WallaiBs 026 (8'8'') y 98 USA
0 gRI gITjs y 06 Nicaragua
8 XashIj whIBis y 08 Nicaragua
90 CiQlIs vIpRJ-AIsi 912 (8'01'') C 57 Puerto Rico
01 SdIjFs HRjQaEuRJ 910 (8'4'') G 51 USA Dominican Republic
93 Wall gijaRls 919 (8'6'') Oy 56 USA
57 OIjZR yRQDusIj C 95 Nicaragua
05 SjfRiQjRR ylRBajDs Ay 90 Nicaragua
4 yiQQRll OiuUh y 93 Nicaragua
9 zIQdij CajUQIj 915 (8'6'') y 98 USA Puerto Rico
44 eIBiQaI OIjZR 061 (3'00'') OG 92 Nicaragua
03 zIsR vIpRJ AijZhRJ G Nicaragua
51 SxRl eIdQaDuRJ y 06 Nicaragua
04 vihBaQ yRQDusIj y 91 Nicaragua
00 SjdF ORQRJ 911 (8'4'') C 93 Nicaragua
03 WilURQ HIdDR 065 (8'1'') OG 56 U.S. Virgin Islands Puerto Rico
08 yiQRll OiuUh 061 (3'00'') OG 93 Nicaragua
95 miQUhRl vIpRJ 905 (4'1'') C 53 Nicaragua
0 zIsuR qQiJI 915 (8'6'') Oy 92 Puerto Rico
Head Coach: giLad eIsiQaI
Coach Assistant: eiBIj ChiLRJ
Finals MVP
League MVP
Top Scorer
Jared Ruiz (21.3)
Real Esteli celebrate LSB title-Nov 1, 2024
Jaguares - Real Esteli 74-80

Real Esteli clinched LSB title. They overcame Jaguares in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to conquer the trophy. Real Esteli made 32-of-41 free shots (78.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 11 blocks. 29 personal fouls committed by Jaguares helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Real Esteli's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997) answered with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and international forward Josmel Martinez (198-1999, college: Broward CC) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Jaguares.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: R.Mercedes 36+6reb+3ast, J.Martinez 12+10reb, J.Allen 9+11reb, Z.Owens 8+4reb+2ast, K.Andino 6+6reb+3ast, C.Webster 3+6reb
Real Esteli: A.Matias 24+8reb+2ast, F.Garth 15+6reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 15+7reb+1ast, W.Daniels 12+1reb, B.Lopez 7+9reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 4+7reb+5ast
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Latinbasket.com All-Nicaraguan LSB Awards 2024-Nov 13, 2024
Antonio Gordon, 23-year old American small forward from the Brumas de Jinotega, was voted the Player of the Year at the Liga Superior de Baloncesto. He graduated from the Oklahoma Christian University last year. Gordon received multiple other awards, was selected as the Forward of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and was chosen to the First Team and Imports Team. He was the Player of the Week honoree four times during the 24 campaign. Gordon conducted his way to the fifth position in averaging a commendable almost 9 rebounds per game. He also averaged over 21 points per game in the league. Gordon has totalled 17 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 2 games. He registered double-doubles in 10 games at the event. Gordon's 36 points against the Leones were the most he scored in the 2024 season. 7 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges. Gordon's team was the regular season runner-up in the Puerto Rican BSN Group A in 2023.
Glenn Sanabria, American point guard from the Brumas de Jinotega, was honored as the Guard of the Year of Liga Superior de Baloncesto. He is the St. Francis College (NY) alumni from 2019. Sanabria collected multiple other honors, was named to the First Team and Imports Team. He had almost 17 points per game that season in the league. Sanabria led the LSB in assists per game with almost 7. His 25 points against the Leones were the most he scored in the 2024 season. Sanabria's team was the regular season runner-up in the Puerto Rican BSN Group A in 2023.
Jose Familia, Dominican center from the UNAN de Leon, earned the Center of the Year at the Liga Superior de Baloncesto. He received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team. Familia was previously voted to the Second Team back in 2022 and named to Honorable Mention last year selection. He received Player of the Week award in the league. With finesse and precision, Familia claimed the second position in rebounds per game, delivering a stellar 11 rebounds per game average. Familia also recorded almost 14 points per game over the season in the league. He has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 13 games on the year. Familia's 30 points against the Brumas were the most he scored in the 2024 season. He won the Dominican Republic Santiago League championship title in 2022.
The standout Puerto Rican small forward Jared Ruiz picked up the Domestic Player of the Year of the championship-winning Real Esteli. He collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Domestic Players Team. Ruiz's excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Jaguares 3 to 2 in the final series. He was previously chosen to the First Team three times in the past and earned Honorable Mention back in 2022. Ruiz averaged almost 8 rebounds per game in the league. He led the LSB in points per game with over 24. Ruiz has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 5 games. He notched double-doubles in 5 games at the event. Ruiz's 39 points against the Jaguares were the most he scored in the 2024 season. 7 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Xavier dela Rosa, 33-year old Dominican shooting guard from the UNAN de Leon, was named to the First Team of Liga Superior de Baloncesto. He also earned a spot in the Imports Team. dela Rosa was previously voted to the Second Team back in 2018 and 2023, Forward of the Year and First Team back in 2021. He recorded over 16 points and almost 7 rebounds per game that season in the league. dela Rosa has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 6 games on the year. His 32 points against the Tigres were the most he scored in the 2024 season. Among many awards he played in the final of the Dominican Republic LNB in 2023. He was selected to the Latinbasket All-Nicaraguan LSB Second Team between 2018 and 2023. dela Rosa was also selected as the Latinbasket All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Apertura Honorable Mention in 2022. He was selected as the Nicaraguan LSB All-Star Game in 2023.
Finals MVP: USA Angel Matias (194-F-1992) of Real Esteli
Player of the Year: USA Antonio Gordon (206-SF-2001) of Brumas
Guard of the Year: USA Glenn Sanabria (180-PG-1996) of Brumas
Forward of the Year: USA Antonio Gordon (206-SF-2001) of Brumas
Center of the Year: Dominican Republic Jose Familia (201-C-1998) of UNAN de L.
Domestic Player of the Year: Puerto Rico Jared Ruiz (188-SF-1992) of Real Esteli
Import Player of the Year: USA Antonio Gordon (206-SF-2001) of Brumas

Latinbasket.com All-Nicaraguan LSB First Team 2024
Sanabria
dela Rosa
Ruiz
Gordon
Familia
First Team

USA Glenn Sanabria (180-PG-1996) of Brumas
Dominican Republic Xavier dela Rosa (196-SG-1991) of UNAN de L.
Puerto Rico Jared Ruiz (188-SF-1992) of Real Esteli
USA Antonio Gordon (206-SF-2001) of Brumas
Dominican Republic Jose Familia (201-C-1998) of UNAN de L.

Latinbasket.com All-Nicaraguan LSB Second Team 2024
Cruz
Tylan
Matos
Gonzalez
Wade
Second Team

Puerto Rico Ismael Cruz (190-SG-2000) of Real Esteli
USA Dean Tylan (185-G-1999) of Indigenas
Puerto Rico Jorge Matos (185-G-1992) of Costa Caribe
Nicaragua Jorge Gonzalez (198-G/F-1995) of Costa Caribe
USA Deondre Wade (6'5''-G/F) of Leones

Latinbasket.com All-Nicaraguan LSB Honorable Mention 2024
Yarbrough
Cacho
Gonzalez
Ortiz
Diaz
Toruno
Alvarez
Honorable Mention

USA Milik Yarbrough (198-SF-1995) of Jaguares
Nicaragua Dalton Cacho (200-SG-1993) of Brumas
Puerto Rico Eliel Gonzalez (188-G-1995) of Leones
USA Jose Ortiz (190-F-1990) of Tigres
Nicaragua Walter Diaz (177-SG-1988) of UNAN de L.
Nicaragua David Toruno (G-1992) of Indigenas
Dominican Republic Francisco Alvarez (SG) of UNI Basket

Latinbasket.com Nicaraguan LSB All-Domestic Players Team 2024
Diaz
Cacho
Ruiz
Gonzalez
Toruno
All-Domestic Players Team

Nicaragua Walter Diaz (177-SG-1988) of UNAN de L.
Nicaragua Dalton Cacho (200-SG-1993) of Brumas
Puerto Rico Jared Ruiz (188-SF-1992) of Real Esteli
Nicaragua Jorge Gonzalez (198-G/F-1995) of Costa Caribe
Nicaragua David Toruno (G-1992) of Indigenas

Latinbasket.com Nicaraguan LSB All-Imports Team 2024
Sanabria
dela Rosa
Tylan
Gordon
Familia
All-Imports Team

USA Glenn Sanabria (180-PG-1996) of Brumas
Dominican Republic Xavier dela Rosa (196-SG-1991) of UNAN de L.
USA Dean Tylan (185-G-1999) of Indigenas
USA Antonio Gordon (206-SF-2001) of Brumas
Dominican Republic Jose Familia (201-C-1998) of UNAN de L.