BSN Round 3 (Regular Season): Guaynabo lose to Vaqueros

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in BSN, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 3 in BSN took place in Bayamon where host Vaqueros (3-0) beat Mets (3-1) 94-84 on Wednesday evening. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds. Swingman Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) chipped in 29 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mets will play next round against strong Santurce trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Vaqueros will try to continue on its current victory against Carolina at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Cangrejeros (2-1) in Quebradillas. Visitors were defeated by Piratas (3-1) 108-101. It was a good game for Panamanian-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Emmanuel Mudiay contributed with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. The former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) answered with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Santurce. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cangrejeros will play at home against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Mayaguez between Indios and Capitanes. Indios (3-1) got a very close home victory over Capitanes (1-2). Indios managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for Tyrell Harrison who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Pierre Jackson with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Indios will meet at home Carolina (#5) in the next round. Capitanes will play against Aguada and hope to win that game.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
San German was defeated by Quebradillas in a road game 71-66. Caguas lost to defending champion Carolina at home 97-99. Winless Aguada lost to Manati on the opponent's court 86-89. Caguas managed to outperform Ponce in a home game 96-91.



Quebradillas - San German 71-66

There was no surprise in Quebradillas where Atleticos (1-2) were defeated by Piratas (3-1) 71-66 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for Panamanian-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 9 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) helped adding 24 points and 7 rebounds. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Atleticos will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 24+7reb, W.Cruz 10+1reb, M.Mooney 10+2reb+3ast, T.Rolon 10+4reb+2ast, J.Ibarra 9+20reb+3ast, D.Reese 3+3reb
San German: A.Curbelo 15+4reb+2ast, D.Jefferson 15+17reb+2ast, E.Crawford 10+3reb, T.Fernandez 9+1reb+2ast, E.Ayala 8+2reb+2ast, C.Clark 4+2reb+1ast

Caguas - Carolina 97-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Gigantes' (1-2) road victory over Criollos (1-4) 99-97 on Monday. It was a great evening for American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Isaac Sosa (191-1990, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 21 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists. Four Caguas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Gigantes will meet Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Criollos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Doolittle 22+11reb+2ast, K.Simmons 22+4reb+2ast, I.Sosa 21+7reb+3ast, A.Franklin 9+2reb+3ast, D.Huertas 8+1reb+2ast, E.Ortiz 7+1ast
Caguas: A.Mitchell 28+15reb+6ast, K.Felder 14+2reb+10ast, A.Kappos 13+3reb+1ast, C.Lopez 12+4reb, C.Pizarro 9+2reb+3ast, M.Hargis 6+1reb+1ast

Manati - Aguada 89-86

Rather expected game in Manati where Santeros (0-3) were edged by Osos (2-1) 89-86 on Monday. Manati outrebounded Aguada 40-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field). American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) helped adding 19 points and 12 assists. The best for the losing side was Serbian-American power forward Nick Rakocevic (211-1997, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) with 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) scored 21 points and 4 assists. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. Santeros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Osos will meet Arecibo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santeros will play against Arecibo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Diallo 34+14reb+2ast, N.Cole 19+3reb+12ast, I.Cruz 13+1ast, C.Duran 7+7reb+4ast, M.Bruesewitz 6+6reb, P.Jones III 6+4reb
Aguada: N.Rakocevic 37+7reb+2ast, N.Sobey 21+3reb+4ast, J.Holland 11+4reb+2ast, A.Abreu 10+3reb+9ast, J.Hunter 4+5reb+2ast, L.Allende 3

Mayaguez - Arecibo 79-77

A very close game took place in Mayaguez between Indios and Capitanes. Indios (3-1) got a very close home victory over Capitanes (1-2). Indios managed to escape with a 2-point win 79-77 on Tuesday evening. Mayaguez forced 19 Arecibo turnovers. It was a great evening for New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) helped adding 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Indios players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) with 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international Wilfredo Rodriguez (198-1994, college: Binghamton) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Indios will meet at home Carolina (#5) in the next round. Capitanes will play against Aguada and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 17+12reb+3ast, J.Early Jr. 13+3reb, M.Doyle 10+3reb+7ast, S.Waardenburg 10+8reb+4ast, J.Pacheco 10+3reb+3ast, J.Erazo 6+1reb+1ast
Arecibo: P.Jackson 25+4reb+5ast, W.Rodriguez 12+5reb+1ast, G.Grafals 9+1reb, J.Rodriguez 7+3reb, J.Torres 6+2reb, D.Gonzalez 5+1ast

Quebradillas - Santurce 108-101

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Cangrejeros (2-1) in Quebradillas. Visitors were defeated by Piratas (3-1) 108-101. Quebradillas made 28-of-33 charity shots (84.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Quebradillas players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Santurce was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Panamanian-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) contributed with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. The former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) answered with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) added 18 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Santurce. Five Quebradillas and four Santurce players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Piratas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cangrejeros will play at home against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: J.Ibarra 24+15reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 23+5reb+9ast, C.Emory 19+9reb+4ast, T.Rolon 18+3reb+6ast, M.Mooney 16+1reb+1ast, W.Cruz 6+2reb+2ast
Santurce: A.Matias 27+6reb+4ast, W.Hodge 18+4reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 18+5reb+7ast, B.Santiago 10+3reb+2ast, D.Collier 8+5reb+2ast, M.King 8+5reb

Caguas - Ponce 96-91

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Caguas where Criollos (1-4) beat Leones (0-2) 96-91 on Wednesday. Caguas made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Kahlil Felder (175-1995, college: Oakland) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points. Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) helped adding 14 points and 11 rebounds. Criollos' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) scored 23 points and 4 assists. Four Ponce players scored in double figures. Criollos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones will play against Santurce (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Caguas: K.Felder 25+2reb+1ast, C.Lopez 21+2reb+3ast, A.Mitchell 14+11reb+2ast, M.Hargis 10+1reb+1ast, A.Kappos 8+3reb+1ast, O.Oni 5+8reb+5ast
Ponce: P.Bass 30+14reb+2ast, J.De Jesus 23+3reb+4ast, F.Mason III 12+2reb+4ast, J.Murphy 10+8reb+2ast, E.McCree 8+5reb, J.Ruiz 4+5reb+3ast

Bayamon - Guaynabo 94-84

The biggest surprise of round 3 in BSN took place in Bayamon where host Vaqueros (3-0) beat Mets (3-1) 94-84 on Wednesday evening. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds. Swingman Isaiah Palermo (196-2000, college: UALR) chipped in 29 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mets will play next round against strong Santurce trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Vaqueros will try to continue on its current victory against Carolina at home.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: I.Palermo 29+2reb, R.Cortes 16+1reb+6ast, J.McGee 16+17reb+2ast, J.Mojica 10+2reb+3ast, D.Gallinari 10+6reb+6ast, J.Ezquerra 7+1reb+8ast
Guaynabo: I.Romero 19+12reb+1ast, D.Williams 18+9reb, J.Paige 14+2reb+3ast, B.Cotton 10+2reb+5ast, W.Douglas 9+3reb+3ast, K.Mauras 7+1reb