Thomas' 27 points give him Player of the Week award

- September 4, 2024

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Vansdell Thomas

Vansdell Thomas

38-year old guard Vansdell Thomas (185-G-1986) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked UNAN de Leon and receives a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 14.
He had the game-high 27 points adding four rebounds and two assists for UNAN de L. in his team's victory, helping them to beat Leones (#6, 5-11) 104-96. UNAN de maintains the 2nd position in Nicaraguan league. They are still close to the very top. UNAN de would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 13-3 record. In the team's last game Thomas had a remarkable six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. It's his second year at UNAN de and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Vansdell Thomas averages this season 11.2ppg.

Second best performed player last round was Walter Diaz (177-SG-1988). He is international guard in his 2nd season at UNAN de L.. In the last game Diaz recorded an impressive 26 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course UNAN de Leon cruised to a 104-96 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Leones (#6, 5-11). UNAN de's second position in the standings has not changed. His team lost just three games this season, while they won 13 matches. Diaz is well-known at UNAN de and together with Vansdell Thomas he already established his position as one of the team's leaders.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-G-1995) of Leones ALMA de Managua (#6). Gonzalez showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the last round. Despite Gonzalez's great performance the Leones lost 96-104 to the higher-ranked UNAN de L. (#2, 13-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Leones not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 11 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Gonzalez could try to bring Leones' a little bit higher in the standings. Gonzalez has individually a great season in Nicaragua. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.5ppg (8th best) and assists with 5.5apg (4th best). He also has 2.1spg and a FGP of 51.3%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Antonio Gordon (206-SF -2001) of Brumas - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists
5. Andy Perez (200-C-1999) of Real Esteli - 24 points and 6 rebounds
6. Goree Venable-Gonzalez (201-F) of Brumas - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
7. David Toruno (G-1992) of Indigenas - 20 points and 8 rebounds
8. Francisco Garth (195-G/F-1999) of Real Esteli - 24 points and 10 rebounds
9. Angel Alvarado (196-F-2004) of UNI Basket - 20 points and 15 rebounds
10. Kevin Andino (186-SG-2002) of Jaguares - 20 points and 8 rebounds

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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