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
Massie comes back to Panteras, ex Universitarios - 5 days ago
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CHRISTOPHE MASSIE Panteras de Aguascalientes (LNBP) added to their roster experienced 41-year old American center Christophe Massie (206-115kg-77, college: Memphis). It is actually his comeback to Panteras as he has played here before. Massie played last summer at Universitarios in Panamanian LPB league. In 13 games he recorded 11.6ppg, 11.8rpg (#2 in the league) and 1.2apg. Massie helped them to win the league title. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Latinbaske... [read more]
CHRISTOPHE MASSIE
Panteras de Aguascalientes (LNBP) added to their roster experienced 41-year old American center Christophe Massie (206-115kg-77, college: Memphis). It is actually his comeback to Panteras as he has played here before. Massie played last summer at Universitarios in Panamanian LPB league. In 13 games he recorded 11.6ppg, 11.8rpg (#2 in the league) and 1.2apg. Massie helped them to win the league title. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Latinbasket.com All-Panamanian LPB Clausura Finals MVP, Center of the Year and voted to 1st Team. The last season he played at Panteras where in 17 LNBP games he averaged 12.8ppg, 9.9rpg and 1.5apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP Honorable Mention. Massie is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit four different continents, while he played in eleven different countries. Massie tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Argentina (Sionista), Bosnia (Igokea), France (Limoges CSP Elite and JSF Nanterre), Greece (Gymnastikos Olympia Larissas and Trikalla), Israel, Italy, Puerto Rico (Atleticos), Spain, Uruguay (Aguada), Venezuela (Marinos) and South Korea (LG Sakers). Massie is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Panteras. Massie attended University of Memphis until 2003 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season as a professional player. On Massie:
Very physical player who has great size. He's terrific around the basket but has the skills where he can move out to the perimeter. My question is where his free throw shooting will fall because that will tell the tale of how dominating he can be.
Jaime Lloreda's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Panamanians playing currently abroad: - 5 days ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Panamanian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an experienced international center Jaime Lloreda (204-80). He could not help Hebraica (1-8) in their last game. Despite Lloreda's very good performance Hebraica lost 87-98 in a derby game to the lower-ranked (#5) Aguada.
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JAIME LLOREDA
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Panamanian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced international center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU, currently plays in Uruguay). He could not help Hebraica (1-8) in their last game. Despite Lloreda's very good performance Hebraica lost 87-98 in a derby game to the lower-ranked (#5) Aguada.
He had a double-double by scoring 27 points and getting 17 rebounds in 35 minutes on the court.
The Regular Season already ended.
Lloreda has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.8ppg, 10.9rpg, 1.4apg, 2FGP: 57.2%(79-138) and FT: 65.3% in 10 games he played so far.
Ex-Magnates de Calidonia player is currently a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Jamaal Levy (206-83, college: Wake Forest, currently plays in Argentina). Levy was not able to help Bahia Basket (4-12) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his very good performance Bahia Basket was defeated 80-75 on the road by the much higher-ranked Olimpico de La Banda (#12).
Levy was the top scorer with 20 points. He also added 6 rebounds.
Levy's overall stats this season are: 9.2ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 55.0%, 3FGP: 31.1% and FT: 60.7%.
He is in the roster of the Panamanian senior national team.
#3. The Panamanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Michael Hicks (196-76, college: Texas A&M-CC, currently plays in Argentina). Hicks led San Martin Corrientes to a victory over the fifth-ranked Quimsa (10-6) 79-72 in the Argentinian La Liga on Thursday night.
He was MVP of the game. Hicks recorded 26 points (!!!) and grabbed 4 rebounds in 35 minutes.
San Martin Corrientes (9-7) is placed tenth in the La Liga.
It's Hicks' first season with the team.
He has very impressive stats this year: 17.1ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 47.4%, 3FGP: 38.9% and FT: 77.9% in 16 games.
Ex-Toros del Chiriqui David player is also a member of the Panamanian senior national team.
#4. Guard Eugenio Luzcando (190-95, college: Idaho St., currently plays in Argentina) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jamaal Levy. But that was another game of his team in Argentinian La Liga which we would like to mention.
Luzcando contributed to a Bahia Basket's surprising victory against the league leader San Lorenzo (12-1) 82-78.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Bahia Basket (4-12) is placed second from the bottom (#19) in the La Liga.
Luzcando's overall stats this season are: 8.7ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.8spg.
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. Former international forward Gyno Pomare (203-86, college: San Diego, currently plays in Japan) was not able to secure a victory for Yamagata (16-23) in their last game. Despite Pomare's very good performance the fifth-placed Yamagata (16-23) lost 79-87 at home to the second-ranked Toyotsu FE in the East group.
He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 15 rebounds. Pomare also added 3 assists and 3 blocks in 38 minutes.
Pomare has very impressive stats this year: 18.5ppg, 13.5rpg, 2.0apg and 2.0bpg in two games.
He is a naturalized American.
Pomare used to play for the Panamanian national team
three years ago.
He played also for Fieras de Cocle in Panamanian league.
#6. Forward Akil Mitchell (206-92, college: Virginia, currently plays in France) couldn't help Boulazac Basket (10-10) in their last game on Friday. Despite Mitchell's good performance Boulazac Basket was defeated 78-73 in Villeurbanne by the higher-ranked ASVEL Lyon- Basket (#9).
He scored 11 points.
Mitchell's overall stats this season are: 9.2ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.6apg and 1.3spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Mitchell is an international player who is currently on the senior Panamanian National Team roster.
Strangely he has never played in Panama.
#7. International forward Tony Bishop (201-89, college: Texas St., currently plays in Romania) was the major contributor in Pitesti's victory against the fifth-ranked Timisoara (8-10) 86-85 in the Romanian Liga Nationala in Monday night's game.
Bishop recorded 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 25 minutes.
BCM U FC Arges Pitesti (8-10) is placed sixth in Group Red.
Bishop has relatively good stats this year: 13.7ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.5apg and 1.1spg in 13 games.
He is also Panamanian national team player.
#8. Guard CJ Rodriguez (188-94, college: S.Nazarene, currently plays in Argentina) couldn't help Deportivo Viedma (16-10) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Rodriguez's very good performance Deportivo Viedma was defeated 94-88 in Carmen de Patagones by the lower-ranked Atenas (#4) in the South - South group.
He was the second best scorer with 19 points.
This season Rodriguez has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.1apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Rodriguez plays currently for the Panamanian national team.
He used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
#9. International point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-89, agency: Pro Sports, college: Louisiana Tech, currently plays in Mexico) couldn't help Abejas (18-21) in their game against Angeles (13-23) in the Mexican LNBP (second division).
He recorded 7 points and added 3 passes.
Abejas (#4) was edged 73-72 in Puebla by the lower-ranked Angeles (#7) in the South group.
Gaskins' team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Gaskins' overall stats this season are: 7.1ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.1apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Gaskins is also in the roster of the Panamanian national team.
He used to play for Correcaminos de Colon in Panamanian league.
#10. Center Javier Carter (203-91, college: S.Alabama, currently plays in Israel) couldn't help Kiryat Motzkin (12-6) in their last game. Despite Carter's very good performance Kiryat Motzkin lost 78-82 on their home court in Kiryat Motzkin to the much lower-ranked (#11) Ironi Ashkelon.
He had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 12 rebounds. Carter also added 3 assists in 30 minutes.
Carter has very impressive stats this year: 20.0ppg, 9.1rpg, 1.7apg and 1.1bpg in 18 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Carter is an international player who is currently on the senior Panamanian National Team roster.
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.Kaleb Joseph (190-G-95, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA could not help the Creighton (1-4) in their last game. Despite Joseph's good performance his team was edged 64-61 at home by the Xavier University.
He scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 33 minutes.
This year Joseph's overall stats are: 4.4ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.2apg in 25 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Apparently Joseph has never played in Panama.
#2.Anell Alexis (200-F-90, college: Marist, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help BV Villingen-Schwenningen in their game against OrangeAcademy (10-10) in the German ProB (third division).
Alexis scored 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
But BV Villingen-Schwenningen (#2) was defeated 59-55 on the road by the lower-ranked OrangeAcademy (#6) in the South group.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Alexis' overall stats this season are: 6.4ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.2apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Alexis used to play for Caballos de Cocle Aguadulce in Panamanian league.
GYNO POMARE Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns (B2 League) agreed terms with 32-year old American (has also Panamanian passport) forward Gyno Pomare (203-86, college: San Diego). He started the season at Shimane Susanoo Magic. In 10 B2 League games in Japan he had very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 9.9rpg, 3.6apg, 1.6spg and 2.3bpg this season. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. The last season Pomare played at Osaka Evessa (B League) where in 29 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 7.4rpg a... [read more]
GYNO POMARE
Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns (B2 League) agreed terms with 32-year old American (has also Panamanian passport) forward Gyno Pomare (203-86, college: San Diego). He started the season at Shimane Susanoo Magic. In 10 B2 League games in Japan he had very impressive stats: 15.2ppg, 9.9rpg, 3.6apg, 1.6spg and 2.3bpg this season. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. The last season Pomare played at Osaka Evessa (B League) where in 29 games he recorded 11.5ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.7apg. Pomare played in the final of Japanese BJ League Western Division in 2013. He represented Panama at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 9.5ppg, Reb-5 (10.3rpg), 1.0apg, FGP: 50.0%. Pomare's career allowed him to visit three different continents. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Asia, Latin America and of course North America. Pomare has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Quilmes Mar del Plata), Romania and Japan (Iwate Big Bulls, Sendai 89ers, Kyoto Hannaryz, Aomori Watts and Kanazawa Samuraiz). He attended University of San Diego until 2009 and it is his tenth season as a professional player.
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