Burgos number one in Paraguay LNB for round 5

- June 30, 2025

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Nicolas Burgos

Nicolas Burgos

Argentinian Center Nicolas Burgos (207-C-2003) had a very impressive game in the last round for Felix Perez Cardozo Asuncion, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 5 (Second Stage).
The 21-year old player had a double-double of 31 points and 10 rebounds, while his team in a lost game to Olimpia K. (#1, 16-0) 84-106. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Felix Perez maintains the 4th position in Paraguayan LNB. Felix Perez is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 7th lost game this season out of 14 games. In the team's last game Burgos had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Felix Perez, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Nicolas Burgos averages this season 19.8ppg and 9.4rpg.

The second best player in last round's games was Stanley Scott of Colonias Gold. Scott had a very good evening with 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Colonias to edge slightly higher-ranked San Jose (#2, 12-2) 89-87. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Colonias consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 12-4 record is not bad at all. Scott is one of the most experienced players at Colonias and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.6ppg (#8). He also registered 6.7 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Colonias' star - international center Juan Poisson (198-C-1998). Poisson showcased his all-around game by recording 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the last round. He was another key player of Colonias Gold, helping his team with a 89-87 win against #2 ranked San Jose. Colonias needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 4 lost games. Poisson has a very solid season. In 16 games in Paraguay he scored 11.3ppg. He also has 6.0rpg, 3.1apg and a FGP of 58.7%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Franco Benitez (199-F-1994) of San Jose - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Eduardo Rios (198-PF-1988) of Ciudad N. - 19 points and 8 rebounds
6. Osmar Ventura (190-G-2004) of Amambay - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Edegar Alvarenga) of Amambay - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Leonardo Ycassatti (188-G-2003) of Amambay - 13 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Silvio Moura) of San Alfonso - 14 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Carlos Dos Santos) of Campo Alto - 12 points and 14 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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Tags : NICOLAS BURGOS, FELIX PEREZ CARDOZO ASUNCION, PARAGUAYAN BASKETBALL,