BSN Round 6 (Regular Season): Arecibo keep a leadership position

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of BSN and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Capitanes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Capitanes edged bottom-ranked Piratas in Arecibo 86-84. It was a good game for Australian forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Quebradillas. Capitanes have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Quebradillas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Quebradillas will play next round against Mayaguez trying to get back on the winning streak. Arecibo will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Aguada on the road.
An interesting game for Santeros (6-2) which hosted in Aguada 4th ranked Leones (4-7). Third ranked Santeros managed to get a 6-point victory 83-77. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Giancarlo Rosado chipped in 24 points (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Leones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Caguas. Ponce at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Aguada will play against league's leader Arecibo at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ponce will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Criollos (6-2) which played road game in Santurce against 3rd ranked Cangrejeros (4-4). Second ranked Criollos managed to get a 9-point victory 105-96. Moses Brown notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Malik Beasley did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aguada. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Caguas will meet Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santurce will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Caguas beat Guaynabo on the road 105-92. Bayamon won against Mayaguez on its own court 100-85. Winless Quebradillas unfortunately lost to Carolina in a road game 99-104. Guaynabo lost to defending champion Bayamon at home 73-88. Carolina defeated Manati on the opponent's court 95-88.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 24 points and 4 assists by Jaylen Nowell of Carolina.



Guaynabo - Caguas 92-105

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Criollos (6-2) beat 5th ranked Mets (3-6) in Guaynabo 105-92 on Monday. The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 61-41 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Criollos made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) supported him with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Even 29 points and 4 assists by American point guard Max Abmas (183-2001, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Mets. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) added 21 points and 9 rebounds. Five Criollos and four Mets players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aguada. Guaynabo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Caguas will meet Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaynabo will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: M.Abmas 29+4reb+4ast, I.Romero 21+9reb+3ast, T.Pinson Jr. 17+4reb+2ast, E.Ayala 16+2reb+1ast, D.Williams 5+9reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 2+1reb+1ast
Caguas: B.Moses 23+16reb, K.Louis 22+9reb+4ast, T.Travis 20+5reb+13ast, L.Christian 19+2reb+4ast, K.Alexander 11+3reb+1ast, R.Richard 5+1reb+1ast

Bayamon - Mayaguez 100-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Indios' (3-5) road loss to fourth ranked Vaqueros (6-4) in Bayamon 85-100 on Monday. The game was mostly controlled by Bayamon. Mayaguez managed to win third quarter 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Australian forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) notched 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Even 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) did not help to save the game for Indios. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) added 24 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Indios keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Bayamon will meet at home Manati (#5) in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: N.Sobey 25+6reb+4ast, T.Harrison 24+8reb+3ast, B.Santiago 14+2reb, C.Luis 6+1reb+1ast, S.Waardenburg 5+4reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 5+1reb+7ast
Bayamon: C.Xavier 19+8reb+2ast, T.Stephen 18+2reb+2ast, G.Jaylin 17+1reb, M.Javier 15+1ast, C.Jae 11+7reb+9ast, M.Ky 7+1reb+2ast

Carolina - Quebradillas 104-99

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Gigantes (4-3) won against their close opponent Piratas (0-10) in Carolina 104-99 on Tuesday. Carolina made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Quebradillas outrebounded Carolina 43-30 including 20 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) notched 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) supported him with 21 points. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) did not help to save the game for Quebradillas. American forward Kendall Munson (206, college: Jacksonville) added 13 points and 14 rebounds. Four Carolina and five Quebradillas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gigantes have a solid three-game winning streak. Carolina moved-up to third place. Loser Piratas still closes the standings with ten games lost. Carolina will meet at home league's leader Caguas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quebradillas will play against Mayaguez (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 18+6reb+5ast, V.Liz 14+3reb, M.Kendall 13+14reb, D.Vaughn 13+5reb+2ast, C.Emory 12+4reb, S.Reinaldo 11+4reb+6ast
Carolina: N.Jaylen 21+2reb+2ast, D.Kristian 16+8reb+4ast, D.Rivera 12+2reb, C.Jesus 11+2ast, W.Tremont 10+2reb+9ast, T.Hunter 9+9reb+3ast

Aguada - Ponce 83-77

An interesting game for Santeros (6-2) which hosted in Aguada 4th ranked Leones (4-7). Third ranked Santeros managed to get a 6-point victory 83-77. Strangely Ponce outrebounded Aguada 37-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Giancarlo Rosado (203, college: Charlotte) chipped in 24 points (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Santeros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) with 26 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991) scored 20 points and 5 assists. Leones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Caguas. Ponce at the other side keeps the fourth place with seven games lost. Aguada will play against league's leader Arecibo at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ponce will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.Murphy 26+7reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 20+2reb+5ast, T.Davis 9+6reb+2ast, C.Negron 8+11reb+2ast, J.Crutcher 6+2reb+6ast, I.Hicks 6+8reb
Aguada: R.Giancarlo 24+4reb+2ast, M.Rigoberto 20+6reb+8ast, R.Morales 10+3reb, B.John 10+4reb+2ast, C.Manny 7+1reb+1ast, G.Ivan 6+1reb+4ast

Santurce - Caguas 96-105

An interesting game for Criollos (6-2) which played road game in Santurce against 3rd ranked Cangrejeros (4-4). Second ranked Criollos managed to get a 9-point victory 105-96. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Santurce won third quarter 24-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Criollos made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) supported him with 17 points and 13 assists. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Malik Beasley (196-1996, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeros. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) added 15 points and 6 assists. Five Criollos and four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Aguada. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Caguas will meet Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santurce will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: M.Beasley 22+6reb+3ast, R.Angel 15+2reb+6ast, I.Pineiro 14+2reb, A.Matias 14+6reb+2ast, W.Hodge 12+3reb+5ast, D.Huertas 7+4reb
Caguas: B.Moses 21+13reb, O.Michael 19+4reb+7ast, T.Travis 17+2reb+13ast, L.Christian 14+4reb, K.Louis 13+8reb+6ast, K.Alexander 9+2reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Bayamon 73-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Mets' (3-6) home loss to fourth ranked Vaqueros (6-4) in Guaynabo 73-88 on Wednesday. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bayamon made 7 blocks. American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) notched a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) supported him with 13 points. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Guaynabo. American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Guaynabo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Bayamon will meet at home Manati (#5) in the next round. Guaynabo will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: I.Romero 21+8reb+3ast, D.Williams 13+10reb+1ast, J.Paige 13+2reb+2ast, T.Pinson Jr. 8+4reb+5ast, M.Abmas 7+3ast, K.Maura 4+1reb
Bayamon: C.Xavier 15+2reb+1ast, T.Stephen 13+4reb+1ast, P.Isaiah 12+3reb+2ast, R.Balkman 12+3reb+1ast, M.Javier 12+5ast, C.Jae 10+10reb+5ast

Arecibo - Quebradillas 86-84

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Capitanes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Capitanes edged bottom-ranked Piratas in Arecibo 86-84. It was a good game for Australian forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Five Capitanes players scored in double figures. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) replied with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Quebradillas. Capitanes have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Quebradillas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. Quebradillas will play next round against Mayaguez trying to get back on the winning streak. Arecibo will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Aguada on the road.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 23+5reb+5ast, M.Kendall 22+2reb+1ast, V.Liz 14+10reb+4ast, C.Emory 8+7reb+1ast, S.Zhaire 6+3reb+2ast, J.Martinez 6+4reb
Arecibo: M.Jack 21+10reb+5ast, S.Tim 18+5reb+1ast, R.Justin 15+2reb+1ast, W.Derrick 13+5reb+7ast, P.Rafael 10+4reb+2ast, M.RJ 9+6reb

Manati - Carolina 88-95

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Gigantes (4-3) defeated 4th ranked Osos (4-5) in Manati 95-88 on Thursday. Carolina made 20-of-21 free shots (95.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) notched 24 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and the other American import forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even 21 points by the former international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) did not help to save the game for Manati. American-Italian guard Ryan Arcidiacono (190-1994, college: Villanova) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Carolina and five Manati players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gigantes have a solid three-game winning streak. Carolina moved-up to third place. Loser Osos dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Carolina will meet at home league's leader Caguas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Bayamon (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manati: T.Rolon 21+1reb+3ast, R.Arcidiacono 14+5reb+4ast, C.Ortiz 12+4reb+1ast, O.Oni 12+6reb+4ast, T.Cook 12+8reb+1ast, E.Crawford 7+1reb
Carolina: N.Jaylen 24+4reb+4ast, D.Kristian 20+6reb+3ast, T.Hunter 15+6reb+1ast, C.Jesus 13+3reb, I.Sosa 8, D.Rivera 5+1reb