BSN Round 15 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 15 in the BSN was a home defeat of 3rd placed Mets (7-10) to fourth ranked Cariduros (8-9) 88-80. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a great evening for American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) helped adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Cariduros moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce. Mets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Cariduros is looking forward to face Capitanes (#3) in Arecibo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mets will play on the road against Grises in Humacao and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Fajardo. 4th placed host Cariduros (8-9) lost to second ranked Piratas (12-6) 77-61. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Carlos Emory (196-1991) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Phillip Wheeler accounted for 23 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) came up with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Cariduros in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ponce. Cariduros at the other side dropped to the second place with nine games lost. They share the position with Santurce. Piratas will play against league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cariduros will play at home against Capitanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Arecibo. Third ranked host Capitanes (11-7) defeated 4th placed Atleticos (9-9) 92-85. The best player for the winners was Walter Hodge who scored 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Tjader Fernandez who recorded 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third place with 11-7 record having just two points less than leader Ponce. Loser Atleticos keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Capitanes will meet league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atleticos will play against Gigantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15: Carolina won against Guayama on the opponent's court 88-74. Carolina unfortunately lost to Bayamon in a home game 74-79. Santurce managed to beat Humacao on the road 94-86. Mayaguez was defeated by Ponce on its own court 94-101.

Guayama - Carolina 74-88

There was a minor upset in Guayama where their close opponent Brujos (3-14) were defeated by sixth ranked Gigantes (6-9) 88-74 on Saturday. Gigantes dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Brujos' 40. The best player for the winners was American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian power forward Alade Aminu (207-87, college: Georgia Tech) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) who recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) added 21 points respectively. Five Gigantes and four Brujos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gigantes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Humacao. Brujos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 14 games lost. Gigantes will meet higher ranked Atleticos (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brujos will play against the league's second-placed Piratas in Quebradillas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.McClellan 27+6reb+4ast, A.Aminu 18+6reb+1ast, J.Cruz 12+2reb+1ast, G.Conditt IV 11+7reb+2ast, J.Garcia 10+1reb+6ast, J.Guitian 6+6reb+2ast
Guayama: J.Josiah 21+4reb+1ast, C.Ortiz 17+4reb, J.Perkins 16+2reb+8ast, B.McCauley 14+9reb+4ast, K.Penn 3+5reb+1ast, D.Reese 3+3reb+1ast

Fajardo - Quebradillas 61-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Fajardo. 4th placed host Cariduros (8-9) lost to second ranked Piratas (12-6) 77-61. Piratas players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Carlos Emory (196-1991) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) accounted for 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) came up with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Alexander Abreu (179-1991, college: UWG) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for Cariduros in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ponce. Cariduros at the other side dropped to the second place with nine games lost. They share the position with Santurce. Piratas will play against league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cariduros will play at home against Capitanes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 23+6reb, C.Emory 21+7reb+3ast, G.Browne 13+4reb+7ast, J.Wilson 8+7reb+7ast, D.Treadwell 5+4reb+4ast, B.Colon 4+7reb+1ast
Fajardo: E.Andujar 14+3reb+2ast, A.Abreu 14+2reb+5ast, T.Jones 13+7reb+4ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 5+1reb, A.Ralat 5+3reb, E.Clark 4+6reb+3ast

Carolina - Bayamon 74-79

Very predictable result in Carolina where first ranked Vaqueros (13-5) defeated 6th ranked Gigantes (6-9) 79-74 on Sunday. Vaqueros made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American-Dominican Angel Nunez (203-1991, college: S.Florida) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 27 points and the former international center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Vaqueros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-5 record. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Humacao. Vaqueros will meet league's second-placed Piratas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gigantes will play against Atleticos in San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: A.Rodriguez 25+7reb+7ast, J.Mojica 14+4reb, A.Nunez 12+6reb+3ast, I.Romero 12+5reb, J.Gonzalez 7+3reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 5+7reb+1ast
Carolina: S.McClellan 27+2reb+3ast, G.Conditt IV 20+8reb, A.Aminu 11+14reb+1ast, J.Garcia 5+4reb+7ast, J.Cruz 4+5reb+3ast, A.Carmona 4+2reb

Humacao - Santurce 86-94

Not a big story in a game in Humacao where 5th ranked Grises (6-9) were defeated by second ranked Cangrejeros (8-9) 94-86 on Sunday. Cangrejeros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Grises' 44. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cangrejeros made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was international guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Cangrejeros' coach Carlos Calcano used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) who recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import guard Jordan Swing (198-1990, college: UAB) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Cangrejeros and four Grises players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros maintains second place with 8-9 record having six points less than leader Ponce, which they share with Fajardo. Loser Grises keep the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Carolina. Cangrejeros will meet Gigantes (#5) in the next round. Grises will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: G.Clavell 20+6reb+2ast, C.Diallo 19+6reb+1ast, I.Sosa Carrion 14+2reb+1ast, A.Matias 13+3reb+2ast, J.Barea 12+3reb+8ast, S.Labissiere 8+7reb
Humacao: J.Swing 21+6reb+2ast, L.Rivera 19+2reb+3ast, G.Belardo 16+6reb+8ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 11+1reb+2ast, T.Parker-Rivera 6+8reb+1ast, D.Spottsville 6+1reb

Mayaguez - Ponce 94-101

Everything went according to plan in Mayaguez where first ranked Leones (12-6) beat 5th ranked Indios (9-11) 101-94 on Sunday. Leones made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) chipped in a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Leones' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-6 record, which they share with Quebradillas. Loser Indios keep the fifth position with 11 games lost. Leones will meet league's leader Vaqueros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play again against the league's leader Leones (#1) in Juana Diaz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 26+5reb+6ast, J.Murphy 25+10reb+1ast, A.Daniel Vassallo 12+1reb+5ast, I.Cruz 12+2reb+5ast, N.Omot 11+2reb+1ast, C.Rivera 9+2reb+3ast
Mayaguez: J.Ruiz 27+7reb+2ast, J.Cintron 20+7reb+3ast, J.Paige 17+1reb+2ast, D.Buycks 13+2reb+11ast, T.Polo 8+1reb+2ast, E.Ramos 6+7reb+1ast

Arecibo - San German 92-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Arecibo. Third ranked host Capitanes (11-7) defeated 4th placed Atleticos (9-9) 92-85. Capitanes made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Capitanes outrebounded Atleticos 50-28 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) who scored 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Nigerian-American power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-1987, college: Texas A&M) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) who recorded 21 points and the other American import forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) added 12 points and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains third place with 11-7 record having just two points less than leader Ponce. Loser Atleticos keep the fourth position with nine games lost. Capitanes will meet league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atleticos will play against Gigantes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: W.Hodge 33+2reb+4ast, D.Huertas 17+3reb+2ast, V.Liz 12+8reb+1ast, C.Elonu 10+16reb+1ast, G.Ayon 6+12reb+7ast, C.Gaston 4+4reb
San German: T.Fernandez 21+1reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 12+4reb+8ast, J.Erazo 11+5reb+4ast, L.Hernandez 10+9reb, J.Rodriguez 6+3reb, J.Bryan Diaz 5+1reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Fajardo 80-88

The most shocking disappointment of round 15 in the BSN was a home defeat of 3rd placed Mets (7-10) to fourth ranked Cariduros (8-9) 88-80. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a great evening for American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) helped adding 13 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Cariduros and five Mets players scored in double figures. Cariduros moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce. Mets at the other side dropped to the fourth position with ten games lost. Cariduros is looking forward to face Capitanes (#3) in Arecibo in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mets will play on the road against Grises in Humacao and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fajardo: T.Jones 26+15reb+7ast, E.Andujar 17+6reb+2ast, E.Clark 13+11reb+2ast, A.Abreu 12+1reb+4ast, M.Camper 9+1reb+1ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 5+1reb+2ast
Guaynabo: R.Balkman 17+3reb, K.Vinales 16+5reb+7ast, M.Georges-Hunt 15+2ast, T.Rolon 13+5reb+6ast, B.Moore 10+7reb+2ast, J.Early Jr. 4+4reb+1ast



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