The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Panama City: Halcones (#2) and Panteras (#3). Panteras were crushed at home by 19 points 61-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Halcones forced 21 Panteras turnovers. Strangely Panteras outrebounded Halcones 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Geno Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. American center Christophe Massie (206-77, college: Memphis) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican power forward Brayan Martinez (203-91) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones (7-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Correcaminos. Panteras at the other side keep the third place with four games lost. An exciting game was played in Colon. Second ranked Correcaminos faced 4th placed Aguilas. Host Correcaminos (7-2) smashed guests from Panama City (4-5) 88-63. It was a good game for American forward Terrence Shannon (203-79, college: Elgin CC, agency: DTMones) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Trevor Gaskins contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Correcaminos' coach Casimiro Laguna felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Lovell Cook (201-90, college: New Orleans) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Aguilas. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Universitarios. Aguilas at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Caballos. Bottom-ranked Toros (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-77 loss to fifth ranked Caballos (4-5) in David on Thursday evening. Alvin Cruz stepped up and scored 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Wilbur ONeal with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Caballos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Toros lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Panama City: Halcones (#2) and Panteras (#3). Panteras were crushed at home by 19 points 61-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Halcones forced 21 Panteras turnovers. Strangely Panteras outrebounded Halcones 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Geno Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St.) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. American center Christophe Massie (206-77, college: Memphis) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican power forward Brayan Martinez (203-91) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and Josimar Blenman (200-89, college: Globe Tech JC) added 10 points and 9 rebounds 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. Halcones (7-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Correcaminos. Panteras at the other side keep the third place with four games lost. Top scorers: Panteras: B.Martinez 11+11reb+2ast, R.Cintron Cortes 10+3reb+4ast, J.Matos 10+5reb+3ast, J.Blenman 10+9reb, L.Dinolis 10+4reb+3ast, K.Ellis 4+1reb+1ast Universitarios: C.Massie 14+7reb+1ast, G.Luzcando 13+7reb+3ast, M.Hicks 12+3reb+5ast, W.Martinez 10+3reb, B.Tumer 10+5reb+6ast, G.Forbes 9+2ast
Bottom-ranked Toros (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-77 loss to fifth ranked Caballos (4-5) in David on Thursday evening. Puerto Rican point guard Alvin Cruz (186-82, college: Niagara) stepped up and scored 20 points and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized Puerto Rican Nate Butler-Lind (198-89, college: TCU) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American center Wilbur ONeal (201-88, college: Indianapolis) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Joel Munoz (183-80) scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Caballos and four Toros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Caballos moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Atletico Nacional. Toros lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. Top scorers: Toros: W.O'Neal 20+16reb, G.Atencio 11+5reb+1ast, C.Brathwaithe 11+3reb+3ast, J.Munoz 10+8reb+4ast, D.Grazette 6+3reb+1ast, R.De Gracia 6+5reb+1ast Caballos: A.Cruz 20+3reb+4ast, A.Matias 14+6reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 12+6reb+3ast, N.Butler Lind 12+9reb+1ast, I.Okoye 10+7reb+3ast, A.Rojas 8+6reb+2ast
An exciting game was played in Colon. Second ranked Correcaminos faced 4th placed Aguilas. Host Correcaminos (7-2) smashed guests from Panama City (4-5) 88-63. Correcaminos had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Correcaminos brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Terrence Shannon (203-79, college: Elgin CC, agency: DTMones) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-89, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Correcaminos' coach Casimiro Laguna felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Lovell Cook (201-90, college: New Orleans) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Daniel King (203-87, college: Texas Southern) added 8 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Aguilas. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Universitarios. Aguilas at the other side keep the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Caballos. Top scorers: Atletico Nacional: L.Cook 19+8reb+1ast, T.Elliott 11+9reb+1ast, D.King 8+12reb+3ast, F.Barrera 8+6reb+1ast, M.Guevara 7+5reb+1ast, J.King 4+4reb Correcaminos: T.Shannon 17+13reb+4ast, R.Ruiz 14+2ast, I.St.Rose 14+10reb, T.Gaskins 14+5reb+6ast, T.Gaskins 13+5reb, A.Mendoza 5+1ast
Michael Hicks selected the top Panamanian playing abroad in last week's games - 5 days ago
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We bring you last week's top performances from Panamanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an experienced international forward Michael Hicks (196-76). He led San Martin Corrientes to a victory over the closely-ranked Bahia Basket in the Argentinian La Liga in Saturday night's game.
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MICHAEL HICKS
We bring you last week's top performances from Panamanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced international forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: Texas A&M-CC, currently plays in Argentina). He led San Martin Corrientes to a victory over the closely-ranked Bahia Basket (11-18) crushing them 66-40 in the Argentinian La Liga in Saturday night's game.
Hicks was MVP of the game. He recorded 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 27 minutes on the court.
San Martin Corrientes (14-16) is placed 12th in the La Liga.
It's Hicks' first season with the team.
Hicks has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.2ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 51.9%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 77.9% in 30 games he played so far.
Ex-Toros del Chiriqui David player is currently a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Akil Mitchell (206-92, college: Virginia, currently plays in France). Mitchell contributed to a Boulazac Basket's victory against the closely-ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque (18-10) 72-65 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA last Saturday.
He scored 9 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Boulazac Basket Dordogne (15-11) is placed seventh in the Jeep ELITE ProA.
Mitchell's overall stats this season are: 9.2ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.6apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 49.5% and FT: 37.5%.
He is a naturalized American.
Mitchell is in the roster of the Panamanian senior national team. Strangely he has never played in Panama.
#3. The Panamanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St., currently plays in Argentina) faced previously mentioned Michael Hicks in the Argentinian La Liga last game.
Luzcando. He could not help Bahia Basket (11-18) to beat San Martin Corrientes (14-16).
Luzcando recorded only 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.
Bahia Basket was crushed 66-40 on the road by the higher-ranked (#12) San Martin Corrientes.
It was Bahia Basket's third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Luzcando's overall stats are: 7.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.5apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 51.4%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 66.0% in 25 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Panamanian and Chilean.
Luzcando is also a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#4. Power forward Jamaal Levy (206-83, college: Wake Forest, currently plays in Argentina) is a teammate of previously mentioned Eugenio Luzcando. But that was another game of his team in Argentinian La Liga which we would like to mention.
Levy was not able to help Bahia Basket in their game against Regatas Corrientes (19-13).
He recorded 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Bahia Basket was badly defeated 74-56 in Corrientes by the much higher-ranked Regatas (#5).
Levy's total stats this season are: 8.1ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.0apg and 1.2spg.
He is also Panamanian national team player.
#5. International center Javier Carter (203-91, college: S.Alabama, currently plays in Israel) was the main contributor in a 1-point Kiryat Motzkin's victory against the seventh-ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (13-13) 76-75 in the Israeli National League (second division) in Tuesday night's game.
Carter was the best player in that game. He scored 19 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 34 minutes.
Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin (17-9) is placed third in the National League.
Carter has very impressive stats this year: 19.6ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3bpg in 28 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Carter plays currently for the Panamanian national team.
He used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
The list of other players, who all have Panamanian passport but never been selected to any of Panamanian national teams:
#1.Doron Lamb (193-G-91, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Greece) led Lavrio to a victory over the closely-ranked Holargos (11-13) 76-69 in the Greek A1 on Saturday night.
Lamb was the best player in that game. He scored 18 points and added 3 passes in 30 minutes.
GS Lavrio Aegean Cargo (7-17) is placed 11th in the A1.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Lamb has relatively good stats this year: 14.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.5apg in 24 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Apparently Lamb has never played in Panama.
#2.Nate Butler Lind (198-SF-89, college: TCU, currently plays in Puerto Rico). He could not help Atleticos to beat Santeros (11-8).
Butler Lind scored 8 points.
Atleticos was badly defeated 101-85 on the road by the second-ranked Santeros.
Butler Lind's overall stats this season are: 4.0ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.5apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Panamanian and Puerto Rican.
Despite Butler Lind's Panamanian passport, he previously played for the Puerto Rican U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Panamanian team.
#3.Anell Alexis (200-F-90, college: Marist, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help BV Villingen-Schwenningen in their game against Muenster (16-6) in the German ProB (third division). Alexis cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 2 points.
The sixth-placed BV Villingen-Schwenningen (12-10) was defeated 75-62 on the opponent's court by the leading Muenster in the South group.
It was BV Villingen-Schwenningen's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
Alexis' total stats this season are: 5.9ppg and 3.3rpg.
He is a naturalized American.
Alexis used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
Ernesto Oglivie's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Panamanians playing currently abroad: - 12 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Panamanians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-89). He could not help Capitanes (26-13) in their last game. Despite Oglivie's very good performance the first-placed Capitanes (26-13) was badly defeated 97-78 at home by the leading Fuerza Regia in the South group.
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ERNESTO OGLIVIE
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Panamanians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international forward Ernesto Oglivie (203-89, currently plays in Mexico). He could not help Capitanes (26-13) in their last game. Despite Oglivie's very good performance the first-placed Capitanes (26-13) was badly defeated 97-78 at home by the leading Fuerza Regia in the South group.
He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 10 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court.
Oglivie has relatively good stats this year: 11.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 2FGP: 60.3%(214-355), 3FGP: 8.3% and FT: 72.8% in 49 games he played so far.
Ex-Correcaminos de Colon player is currently a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Akil Mitchell (206-92, college: Virginia, currently plays in France). He led Boulazac Basket to an easy victory against the closely-ranked JSF Nanterre (12-14) crushing them 90-68 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA on Tuesday night.
Mitchell scored 11 points, grabbed 6 boards, handed out 4 passes and blocked 2 shots in 31 minutes.
Boulazac Basket Dordogne (14-11) is placed seventh in the Jeep ELITE ProA.
It's Mitchell's first season with the team.
This year he averages: 9.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.6apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 50.8% and FT: 38.2% in 25 games.
Mitchell is a naturalized American.
He is in the roster of the Panamanian senior national team. Strangely Mitchell has never played in Panama.
#3. The Panamanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Tony Bishop (201-89, college: Texas St., currently plays in Romania). He led Pitesti to a victory over the third-ranked Oradea (15-9) 90-81 in the Romanian Liga Nationala in Saturday night's game.
Bishop was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!), 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
BCM U FC Arges Pitesti (10-14) is placed sixth in Group Red.
There are only three games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be critical.
This season Bishop has relatively solid stats: 13.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 1.8apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 52.6%, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 79.2%.
Ex-Correcaminos de Colon player is also a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#4. Guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St., currently plays in Argentina) was the main contributor in a Bahia Basket's victory against the league outsider Argentino (8-22) crushing them 89-66 in the Argentinian La Liga last Friday.
He was the best player in that game. Luzcando scored 17 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 30 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Bahia Basket (11-16) is placed 15th in the La Liga.
This year Luzcando's overall stats are: 7.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.5apg and 1.4spg in 23 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Panamanian and Chilean.
Despite Luzcando played previously for the Chilean U16 national team, he is currently in the Panamanian national team roster.
#5. An experienced international forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: Texas A&M-CC, currently plays in Argentina) contributed to a San Martin Corrientes' victory against the eighth-ranked Estudiantes Concordia (15-13) 90-84 in the Argentinian La Liga on Sunday night.
Hicks scored 10 points.
San Martin Corrientes (13-15) is placed 12th in the La Liga.
Hicks has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.1apg.
Hicks plays currently for the Panamanian national team.
#6. Guard Daniel Giron (193-89, currently plays in Mexico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ernesto Oglivie. But that was another game of his team in Mexican LNBP which we would like to mention.
Giron helped Capitanes edge the leader Fuerza Regia (31-9) 94-93.
He scored 14 points (was perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line).
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group South. Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico (26-13) is placed first.
Giron's total stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.7apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Panamanian National Team roster.
#7. International power forward Jamaal Levy (206-83, college: Wake Forest, currently plays in Argentina) is a teammate of previously mentioned Eugenio Luzcando and both played together in the last Argentinian La Liga game.
Levy managed to help Bahia Basket in a victory against the league outsider Argentino (8-22) crushing them 89-66.
He scored only 3 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 29 minutes.
This year Levy's total stats are: 8.5ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.3spg in 26 games.
He is also Panamanian national team player.
#8. Center Javier Carter (203-91, college: S.Alabama, currently plays in Israel) helped Kiryat Motzkin win their game against the seventh-ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (13-13) 72-60 in the Israeli National League (second division) in Sunday night's game.
Carter recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 3 assists and 5 blocks.
Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin (17-9) is placed third in the National League.
This season Carter has very high stats. He averages: 19.7ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3bpg.
Carter is a naturalized American.
He plays currently for the Panamanian national team.
Carter used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
The list of other players, who all have Panamanian passport but never been selected to any of Panamanian national teams:
#1.Doron Lamb (193-G-91, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Greece) could not help Lavrio (6-17) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Lavrio was defeated in an overtime 100-94 at home by the much higher-ranked AEK (#3).
Lamb was the top scorer with 23 points. He also added 3 passes.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This season Lamb has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.4apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Strangely Lamb has never played in Panama.
#2.Gabriel Giron (192-G-88, currently plays in Mexico) led Capitanes to a 1-point victory against the leader Fuerza Regia (31-9) 94-93 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) in Friday night's game.
He scored 13 points and added 3 passes in 27 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group South. Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico (26-13) is placed first.
This year Giron's total stats are: 8.1ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.8apg in 35 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Panamanian and Mexican.
#3.Anell Alexis (200-F-90, college: Marist, currently plays in Germany) led BV Villingen-Schwenningen to a 1-point victory over the second-ranked Giessen 46ers II (14-8) 101-100 in the German ProB (third division) last Saturday.
He was the top player that evening. Alexis scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 30 minutes.
wiha Panthers Villingen-Schwenningen (12-10) is placed sixth in South group.
Alexis has averaged so far 6.1ppg and 3.3rpg in 18 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Alexis used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
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