Argentina clinch title in Lima - Aug 5, 2019
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FINALPuerto Rico - Argentina 66-84
Argentina clinched Gold medals at the championship. They overcame Puerto Rico in the title game. Argentina looked dominant throughout the entire game. They established a 40:30 halftime lead. Argentina followed with a 24:16 run in the fourth period to ice the victory. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) accounted for 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Patricio Garino (198-SF-93, college: GWU, agency: Wasserman) and Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) added 11 points each for Argentina. Devon Collier (203-PF-91, college: Oregon St.) answered with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
3-4 PlaceDominican Republic - USA 83-92
USA claimed the Bronze medals in Lima. They beat Dominican Republic in the consolation final on Sunday. Dominican Republic accumulated a 5-point lead at the final break 65:60. But USA ignited a 32:18 rally in the fourth period to snatch the win. Collin Gillespie (190-G) produced 24 points, while Alpha Diallo (201-G-97) added 23 points for the North American side. Gelvis Solano (185-G-94, college: Merrimack) replied with 26 points for Dominican Republic.
| Latinbasket.com All-Panamerican Games Awards 2019 - Aug 5, 2019
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| Latinbasket.com All-Panamerican Games 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) of Argentina
Best Guard: Alpha Diallo (6'7''-G-97) of USA
Best Forward: Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) of Argentina
Best Center: Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) of Argentina
1st Team
G: Alpha Diallo (6'7''-G-97) of USA
PG: Walter Hodge (183-PG-86) of Sagesse
SF: Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) of Argentina
PF: Devon Collier (203-PF-91) of Puerto Rico
F/C: Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) of Argentina
2nd Team
PG: Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) of Argentina
SG: Luis David Montero (203-SG-93) of Dominican Rep.
F: Martin Rojas (197-F-98) of Uruguay
PF: Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87) of Venezuela
C: Geoffrey Groselle (212-C-93) of USA
Honorable Mention
Isaac Sosa Carrion (190-G-90) of Puerto Rico
Juan Miguel Suero (198-PG-93) of Dominican Rep.
Jhornan Zamora (196-G/F-89) of Venezuela
Jose David Estrada (194-G-94) of Mexico
| Argentina and Puerto Rico reach Final in Lima - Aug 4, 2019
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SEMISPuerto Rico - Dominican Republic 65-63
Puerto Rico topped Dominican Republic to enter the title game. Dominican Republic snatched an 18:13 lead after ten minutes. But Puerto Rico went on a 21:8 run in the second quarter to get an 8-point halftime lead. They extended the gap at 9-point mark at the final intermission and hung on to secure the victory in the fourth quarter. Isaac Sosa Carrion (190-G-90, college: Canisius) produced 13 points, while Devon Collier (203-PF-91, college: Oregon St.) added 12 points for the winners. Eloy Vargas (211-C-88, college: Kentucky, agency: Duran International) and Juan Miguel Suero (198-PG-93) answered with 15 points each for Dominican Republic.
Argentina - USA 114-75
Argentina smashed USA to advance into the championship game in Lima. Argentina dominated from start to finish in this one. They posted a massive 61:36 halftime lead. The Latin American side dropped 53 points in the second half to ease to the win. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) delivered 23 points, while Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) and Nicolas Laprovittola (190-PG-90) added 18 points each for the winners. David Duke (196-G-99) replied with 16 points for USA.
5-6 PlaceVenezuela - Uruguay 78-68
Venezuela finished fifth at the championship. They beat Uruguay in the final game in Lima. Jhornan Zamora (196-G/F-89) produced 15 points to lead the winners. Uruguay enjoyed a 25:19 lead after ten minutes. But Venezuela cut the distance to a single point at halftime. They used a 19:9 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) had 14 points for Venezuela. Martin Rojas (197-F-98) replied with 17 points for Uruguay.
7-8 PlaceU.S. Virgin Islands - Mexico 81-92
Mexico wrapped up their Lima campaign on a winning note. They toppled US Virgin Islands to clinch the 7th position. Mexico went on a strong 54:24 first half run. US Virgin Islands narrowed the gap in the third term but Mexico sank 26 points in the final stanza and raced to the win. Jorge Camacho (203-F-89, college: EKU) posted 18 points, while Jaime Jaquez (198-G/F-01) added 17 points for Mexico. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida) replied with 25 points for US Virgin Islands.
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Group APuerto Rico - USA 87-84
Puerto Rico defeated USA to clinch the top position in Group A. USA grabbed a 38:27 lead ten minutes into the game. But Puerto Rico replied with a strong 41:27 run in the second half to snatch the win. Devon Collier (203-PF-91, college: Oregon St.) came up with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-G-97) and Derek Reese (201-F-93, college: Tennessee) added 11 points each for Puerto Rico. Jermaine Samuels connected for 17 points in the defeat.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Venezuela 84-87
Venezuela celebrated the first win in Lima. They nipped US Virgin Islands to finish third in Group A. Jhornan Zamora posted 19 points to lead the winners. US Virgin Islands claimed a 9-point halftime lead. But Venezuela went on a 48:36 run in the second half to ice the win. Gregory Vargas (180-PG-86, agency: Pro Sports) had 14 points in the victory. Georgio Milligan (187-PG-90, college: Franklin & Marshall) replied with 22 points for US Virgin Islands.
Group BUruguay - Dominican Republic 57-83
Dominican Republic reached the semifinal stage in Lima as they beat Uruguay for the second win in Group B. Uruguay led by four points at the first break but Dominican Republic quickly turned things around. They ignited a 58:26 rally in the second half to ease to the victory. Lionel Figueroa (201-G/F-98) tossed in 16 points, while Juan Miguel Suero (198-PG-93) added 13 points in the win. Kiril Wachsmann (203-C-84, college: Iona) responded with 9 points and 13 rebounds for Uruguay.
Mexico - Argentina 72-64
Mexico outscored Argentina but failed to make it into the semis. Jose David Estrada (194-G-94, agency: Pro Sports) came up with 18 points to lead the winning side. Argentina enjoyed a 20:10 lead after ten minutes. But Mexico went on a decisive 21:9 run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) notched 13 points for Argentina.
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Group AVenezuela - USA 53-70
Myles Powell (188-G-97) nailed 30 points to lead USA past Venezuela. USA earned a 34:29 halftime lead. USA sank 36 points in the second half and rolled to the victory. Geoffrey Groselle (212-C-93, college: Creighton) had 11 points for the winners. Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 16 points for Venezuela.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 89-101
Puerto Rico defeated US Virgin Islands for the second straight win in Group A. Puerto Rico grabbed a 59:27 halftime lead. US Virgin Islands drained 62 points in the second half but could not escape the loss. Isaac Sosa Carrion (190-G-90, college: Canisius) posted 25 points, while Benito Santiago (198-F-89, college: Cumberlands) added 16 points for Puerto Rico. Walter Hodge (183-PG-86, college: Florida) replied with 27 points for US Virgin Islands.
Group BDominican Republic - Argentina 97-102 OT
Argentina outlasted Dominican Republic in overtime to earn 2-0 record in Group B. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) stepped up with 24 points to lead the effort. Facundo Campazzo (181-PG-91) added 17 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Adris De Leon (180-PG-84, college: EWU) answered with 21 points for Dominican Republic.
Uruguay - Mexico 72-61
Uruguay opened win count in Lima. They held off Mexico for 1-1 record. Uruguay accounted for a 30:24 halftime lead. Mexico surged ahead in the third term. They entered the fourth stanza up by two points. But Uruguay used a 28:15 run in the final frame to rally to the win. Martin Rojas (197-F-98) netted 19 points, while Luciano Parodi (182-PG-94) added 16 points for Uruguay. Jose Zesati (205-C-94) provided 19 points for Mexico.
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Group AUSA - U.S. Virgin Islands 119-84
USA crushed US Virgin Islands in the opener. Alpha Diallo (201-G-97) came up with 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. USA grabbed a 39:23 lead after ten minutes. They added 63 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Myles Powell (188-G-97) had 19 points in the win. Ivan Aska (201-F-90, college: Murray St.) and Devon Peltier (181-PG-87, college: CS Fullerton) netted 16 points each for US Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico - Venezuela 73-64
Puerto Rico prevailed against Venezuela in the first game in Lima. Venezuela recorded a 30:26 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico stepped on the gas in the second half. They poured in 47 points and rallied to the win. Devon Collier (203-PF-91, college: Oregon St.) led well-balanced effort with 13 points. Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) and Jhornan Zamora (196-G/F-89) responded with 12 points each for Venezuela.
Group BArgentina - Uruguay 102-65
Argentina crushed Uruguay to open win count in Lima. Argentina opened the game on a 27:2 run and never looked back afterwards. Gabriel Deck (199-SF-95) came up with 23 points for the winners. Luis Scola (206-F/C-80) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Luciano Parodi (182-PG-94) answered with 11 points for Uruguay.
Mexico - Dominican Republic 61-65 OT
Sadiel Rojas (195-G/F-89, college: OKWU) and Juan Miguel Suero (198-PG-93) scored 13 points each as Dominican Republic outlasted Mexico in overtime. Dominican Republic led by 14 points at the first break. Mexico replied with a 36:22 run in the second half to force overtime. But Dominican Republic dropped 10 points in the extra period to secure the win. Jose David Estrada (194-G-94, agency: Pro Sports) notched 18 points for Mexico.
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