BSN Round 26 (Regular Season): Quebradillas lose to Capitanes

The Regular Season in BSN is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Arecibo where host Capitanes (15-13) beat league's leader Piratas (18-11) 94-77 on Saturday evening. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. The other American import forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Carlos Emory (196-1991) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Piratas' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Arecibo maintains third position with 15-13 record having nine points less than leader Mayaguez. Quebradillas at the other side still keep top place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mayaguez. Quebradillas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Arecibo will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Quebradillas on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Indios as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Indios defeated 5th ranked Atleticos in Mayaguez 92-74. New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Milton Doyle contributed with 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. Naturalized American center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) replied with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for San German. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios (18-11) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. San German at the other side keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. San German will play next round against Aguada trying to get back on the winning streak. Mayaguez will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Carolina on the road.
Top ranked Vaqueros (22-8) recorded its eighth loss in Caguas on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Criollos (18-13) 102-93. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Vaqueros. Louis King scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Criollos' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Danilo Gallinari responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Caguas maintains third position with 18-13 record having three points less than leader Mayaguez. Loser Vaqueros still keeps top place with eight games lost. Caguas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bayamon will play against Ponce and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 26 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Carolina crushed Manati in a road game 112-91. Santurce beat Aguada at home 98-89. Caguas were destroyed by Carolina on the opponent's court 114-86.
The best stats of 26th round was 21 points and 8 rebounds by Jacob Wiley of Carolina.



Arecibo - Quebradillas 94-77

The biggest surprise took place in Arecibo where host Capitanes (15-13) beat league's leader Piratas (18-11) 94-77 on Saturday evening. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. The other American import forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Carlos Emory (196-1991) produced 13 points and 6 rebounds and American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piratas' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Arecibo maintains third position with 15-13 record having nine points less than leader Mayaguez. Quebradillas at the other side still keep top place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. They were replaced at the leadership position by Mayaguez. Quebradillas will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Arecibo will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Quebradillas on the road.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: B.Knight 26+5reb+10ast, V.Liz 18+5reb+2ast, R.Melendez 16+4reb+2ast, J.Okafor 12+5reb+2ast, E.Andujar 9+4reb+3ast, J.Wilson 8+14reb+3ast
Quebradillas: G.Clavell 15+4reb+2ast, D.Clemente 14+1ast, C.Emory 13+6reb+3ast, T.Robinson 12+9reb+1ast, P.Wheeler 7+2reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 5+1reb+2ast

Caguas - Bayamon 102-93

Top ranked Vaqueros (22-8) recorded its eighth loss in Caguas on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Criollos (18-13) 102-93. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Vaqueros. Caguas shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 12 points and 12 assists during the contest. Criollos' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Caguas maintains third position with 18-13 record having three points less than leader Mayaguez. Loser Vaqueros still keeps top place with eight games lost. Caguas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bayamon will play against Ponce and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caguas: L.King 36+4reb+5ast, A.Mitchell 14+5reb+4ast, A.Kappos 14+4reb+1ast, J.Bryan Diaz 13+4reb+1ast, T.Trice II 12+4reb+12ast, H.Huertas 6+4ast
Bayamon: D.Gallinari 21+7reb+3ast, J.McGee 17+10reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 16+1reb+3ast, A.Abreu 14+1reb+7ast, I.Palermo 12+6reb+2ast, C.Duarte 7+1reb+7ast

Manati - Carolina 91-112

There was no surprise in Manati where 6th ranked Osos (4-24) were crushed by fourth ranked Gigantes (14-14) 112-91 on Saturday. Carolina shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) chipped in 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists during the contest. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) responded with 31 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Carolina and five Manati players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 14-14 record. Manati lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 24 games lost. Carolina will meet at home league's leader Mayaguez in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Santurce (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Simmons 35+2reb+5ast, K.Doolittle 21+17reb+7ast, J.Wiley 14+7reb+3ast, D.Huertas 13+3reb, A.Franklin 9+4reb+3ast, K.Maura 8+2reb+6ast
Manati: C.Diallo 31+9reb, D.Burton 18+7reb+1ast, C.Ortiz 11+6reb+7ast, M.Bruesewitz 11+2reb+2ast, L.Johnson 10+3reb+10ast, J.Sanchez 5+1reb

Mayaguez - San German 92-74

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Indios as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Indios defeated 5th ranked Atleticos in Mayaguez 92-74. Mayaguez players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) contributed with 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Naturalized American center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) replied with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and international point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) added 11 points in the effort for San German. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios (18-11) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Quebradillas. San German at the other side keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. San German will play next round against Aguada trying to get back on the winning streak. Mayaguez will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Carolina on the road.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: S.Waardenburg 26+7reb, M.Doyle 14+4reb+7ast, J.Early Jr. 11+2reb+2ast, J.Pacheco 10+3reb+4ast, J.Erazo 10+5reb+1ast, C.Gaston 8+7reb+1ast
San German: A.Gordon 17+8reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 11+3reb+2ast, A.Curbelo 10+1reb+1ast, J.Slawson 8, K.Rose 7+3reb, S.Mennenga 4+7reb

Santurce - Aguada 98-89

No shocking result in a game in Santurce where second ranked Cangrejeros (19-10) defeated 6th ranked Santeros (10-18) 98-89 on Sunday. Santurce made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Ian Clark (190-1991, college: Belmont) chipped in 24 points during the contest. American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) scored 19 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Cangrejeros have a solid four-game winning streak. Santurce maintains second position with 19-10 record having four points less than leader Mayaguez. Loser Santeros keeps the sixth place with 18 games lost. Santurce will meet at home Manati (#6) in the next round. Aguada will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: I.Clark 24+2reb, A.Rodriguez 15+6reb+8ast, W.Hodge 11+1reb+4ast, I.Pineiro 11+2reb+3ast, J.Jenkins 10+3ast, A.Matias 7+1reb+1ast
Aguada: J.Meeks 21+6reb+3ast, N.Sobey 19+3reb+6ast, B.Forbes 16+1ast, R.Morales 12+2reb, A.Toro 6+10reb+2ast, G.Rosado 6

Carolina - Caguas 114-86

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Carolina where one of their biggest challengers Criollos (18-13) were rolled over by fourth ranked Gigantes (14-14) 114-86 on Monday. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Criollos' 32. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Caguas' players. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Dominican forward JJ Romer (206-1999, college: A&M-Commerce) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Gigantes players scored in double figures. Guard Jose Placer (185-2000, college: S.Florida) responded with 15 points and Dominican forward Richard Nunez (206-2000, college: Limestone) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 14-14 record. Loser Criollos keep the third place with 13 games lost. Carolina will meet at home league's leader Mayaguez in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Caguas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Carolina: J.Wiley 21+8reb+3ast, J.Cruz 17+2reb+3ast, J.Romer 17+11reb+2ast, K.Doolittle 16+8reb+4ast, K.Simmons 14+1reb+4ast, E.Ortiz 11+2reb+5ast
Caguas: J.Placer 15+3reb+3ast, R.Nunez 13+2reb+1ast, H.Huertas 8+1reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 8+3reb+4ast, C.Lopez 7+1reb, M.O'Connell 7+3reb