BSN Round 2 (Regular Season): Caguas keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BSN. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Criollos defeated Cangrejeros in Caguas 90-86. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 51-43 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Criollos made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Criollos made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) chipped in 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks. Criollos' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American guard Malik Beasley (196-1996, college: FSU) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Santurce will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Caguas will try to continue on its current victory against Santurce on the road.
Capitanes recorded a loss in Arecibo. Hosts were edged by Santeros 85-83. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. John Brown III contributed with 14 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Australian forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for Arecibo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santeros will play against Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Fifth-ranked Piratas made lots of trouble for Atleticos in San German on Monday. Atleticos managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Montrezl Harrell had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Emmanuel Mudiay responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. San German will meet at home Carolina in the next round where they are favorite. Quebradillas will play against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Manati defeated Guaynabo in a road game 85-78. Arecibo beat Ponce at home 110-102. Aguada won against Mayaguez on the opponent's court 75-72. Guaynabo lost to undefeated San German in a home game 77-80. Winless Carolina recorded a loss to Manati on the road 88-90.
The best stats of 2nd round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Tyler Cook of Manati.



Guaynabo - Manati 78-85

There was an upset in Guaynabo where Mets were defeated by Osos 85-78 on Sunday. The former international center Tyler Davis (208-1997, college: Texas A&M) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Theo Pinson Jr (198-1995, college: UNC) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Osos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mets will play against Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: D.Tyler 17+8reb+1ast, B.Mike 14+1reb+1ast, C.Tyler 14+1reb+3ast, W.Jamil 13+8reb+4ast, C.EJ 10+2reb, A.Ryan 7+4reb+3ast
Guaynabo: D.Williams 19+10reb+1ast, T.Pinson Jr. 16+3reb+6ast, B.Knight 14+3reb+5ast, I.Romero 13+6reb+2ast, J.Rosario 6, B.Boyd 6

Arecibo - Aguada 83-85

Capitanes recorded a loss in Arecibo. Hosts were edged by Santeros 85-83. Strangely Arecibo outrebounded Aguada 41-27 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Aguada players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American power forward John Brown III (203-1992, college: High Point) contributed with 14 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Australian forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and guard Diego Pellot (185-2001, college: St.Mary's, TX) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Arecibo. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santeros will play against Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: M.Rigoberto 27+5reb+6ast, G.Ivan 15+2reb+1ast, B.John 14+3reb+7ast, C.Manny 14+2reb+2ast, S.Admiral 6+4reb, R.Giancarlo 4+3reb
Arecibo: J.McVeigh 22+10reb+3ast, D.Pellot 21+5reb+4ast, R.Pinzon 18+4reb+2ast, T.Robinson 12+11reb+3ast, J.Reyes 8+5reb+2ast, E.Andujar 2+3reb+1ast

San German - Quebradillas 76-73

Fifth-ranked Piratas made lots of trouble for Atleticos in San German on Monday. Atleticos managed to secure only three-point victory 76-73. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 18-10. But Quebradillas won second period 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when San German won last quarter 19-18. Atleticos dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 26. American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: La Tech, agency: SLN) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. San German will meet at home Carolina in the next round where they are favorite. Quebradillas will play against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: H.Montrezl 15+16reb, M.Hargis 13+4reb, G.Antonio 11+4reb+1ast, H.Alex 11+4reb+5ast, P.Nick 10+3reb+2ast, A.Curbelo 8+7reb+4ast
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 25+10reb+5ast, V.Liz 21+6reb+3ast, J.Martinez 10+6reb+3ast, C.Emory 8+5reb, S.Reinaldo 5+1ast, D.Reese 2+3reb+1ast

Arecibo - Ponce 110-102

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Capitanes' home victory over Leones 110-102 on Tuesday. Ponce trailed by 15 points after 3 quarters before a 28-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 102-110 at the end of the game. Capitanes made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Center Isaiah Hicks (206-1994, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) scored 23 points. Four Capitanes and five Leones players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Arecibo will meet Guaynabo on the road in the next round. Ponce will play against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: W.Derrick 21+4reb+11ast, R.Justin 20+1reb+3ast, M.Jack 20+5reb+3ast, R.Thomas 17+11reb+1ast, P.Rafael 12+1reb+1ast, R.Felix 8+5reb+1ast
Ponce: A.Holmes 23+2ast, I.Hicks 14+6reb+5ast, T.Davis 14+2reb+4ast, J.Walker 13+2ast, C.Negron 11+8reb+3ast, A.Vasquez 11+1reb

Caguas - Santurce 90-86

Criollos defeated Cangrejeros in Caguas 90-86. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 51-43 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Criollos made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Criollos made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The other American import center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks. Criollos' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American guard Malik Beasley (196-1996, college: FSU) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Santurce will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Caguas will try to continue on its current victory against Santurce on the road.
Top scorers:
Caguas: T.Travis 25+3reb+12ast, B.Moses 19+10reb, K.Louis 11+5reb+2ast, E.Jeff 6+3reb+2ast, K.Alexander 6+2reb, R.Richard 6+3reb
Santurce: W.Hodge 22+1reb+3ast, M.Beasley 20+6reb+2ast, A.Matias 15+4reb+1ast, I.Pineiro 8+7reb+1ast, D.Collier 8+7reb+3ast, D.Huertas 7+3reb+2ast

Mayaguez - Aguada 72-75

Rather expected game in Mayaguez where Indios were edged by Santeros 75-72 on Tuesday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward John Brown III (203-1992, college: High Point) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Nigerian guard Olumiye Oni (198-1997, college: Yale, agency: Slash Sports) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Mayaguez players scored in double figures. Indios' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Santeros will meet Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Indios will play against Bayamon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: B.John 23+12reb+3ast, G.Ivan 13+2reb+3ast, M.Rigoberto 12+6reb+7ast, C.Manny 7+3reb+3ast, S.Admiral 7+5reb+2ast, A.Ralat 6+1reb
Mayaguez: S.Waardenburg 20+7reb+3ast, D.Jefferson 15+6reb+1ast, O.Oni 14+6reb+6ast, T.Fernandez 12+7reb+5ast, B.Santiago 8+2reb+1ast, R.Cotto 2+2reb+1ast

Guaynabo - San German 77-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Atleticos' road victory over Mets 80-77 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 45-41 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Atleticos dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Mets' 30. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Atleticos made 8 blocks. Guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 7 blocks (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. San German will meet at home Carolina in the next round where they are favorite. Guaynabo will play against Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: A.Curbelo 37+12reb+3ast, P.Nick 17+7reb, G.Antonio 7+4reb+1ast, B.Onzie 6+2reb+1ast, P.Jorge 5, H.Montrezl 4+7reb+4ast
Guaynabo: J.Paige 23+7reb+3ast, D.Williams 17+9reb+2ast, T.Pinson Jr. 13+4reb+3ast, I.Romero 9+7reb+1ast, B.Knight 7+2reb+3ast, W.Rodriguez 3+2reb+1ast

Manati - Carolina 90-88

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Manati where Gigantes were edged by Osos 90-88 on Wednesday. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) responded with 20 points and the former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) scored 13 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Five Carolina players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Osos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gigantes will play against San German and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Tyler 20+8reb+3ast, B.Mike 15+2reb+1ast, R.Cintron 10+2reb+1ast, O.Chris 10+4reb+1ast, G.Santiago 9+2reb+4ast, W.Jamil 8+10reb+2ast
Carolina: J.Nowell 20+3reb+1ast, K.Doolittle 13+4reb+1ast, T.Waters 13+2reb+8ast, S.Isaac 11+1reb+1ast, R.Daniel 10+9reb+1ast, H.Tyson 10+6reb