Byrd number one in Nicaragua LSBF for round 17

- October 6, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Brittany Byrd

Brittany Byrd

American Guard Brittany Byrd (176-G-1997) put on an amazing game in the last round for second-ranked Jaguares, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 17.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (32 points, six rebounds and four assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Real Esteli (10-6) 78-69. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Jaguares is placed at 2nd position in Nicaraguan LSBF. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Jaguares will need more victories to improve their 10-6 record. In the team's last game Byrd had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. She turned to be Jaguares' top player in her first season with the team.

The second best player in last round's games was another Jaguares' star - young American D'Asia Chambers (182-G/F-1992). Chambers had a very good evening with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course Jaguares cruised to a 78-69 relatively comfortable win over Real Esteli (10-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Jaguares consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. Her team's 10-6 record is not bad at all. Chambers is a newcomer at Jaguares, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.6ppg (#4). Her other stats are also decent: 7.8rpg and 4.6apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was international forward Shannen Peralta (F-2003) of league's top team Tipitapa. Peralta showcased her all-around game by recording 24 points, nine rebounds and four assists in the last round. She was a key player of Tipitapa, leading her team to a 88-59 easy win against the lower-ranked UNI (#5, 3-13). Tipitapa confirms their top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 4 lost games. Peralta has a great season in Nicaragua. After 16 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.0ppg (6th best), rebounds with 12.4rpg (#1 in league) and assists with 3.0apg (9th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Tiffany Reynolds (175-G) of Tipitapa - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists
5. Shaneel Antonio (F-2005) of Tipitapa - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Nahomy Castillo (165-PG-2007) of UNI - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Jade Compton (178-F) of Real Esteli - 17 points and 7 rebounds
8. Clenia Salazar (F-1987) of Tipitapa - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Nelly Rapalo (173-F-1999) of Real Esteli - 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
10. Antoinette Bannister (178-G/F-1993) of UNI - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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