BSN Round 15 (Regular Season): San German keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Atleticos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Atleticos smashed leader Vaqueros in San German 94-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. San German held Bayamon to an opponent 18.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Bayamon 44-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) who recorded 11 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atleticos have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. which they share with defeated Bayamon. Defending champion Bayamon still keeps top place with nine games lost. Bayamon will play next round against strong Carolina trying to get back on the winning streak. San German will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Ponce on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Fourth ranked Mets (9-9) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Osos (7-12) 88-87 in the fight for the fourth place. It was a good game for the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Brandon Knight contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for Manati. Guaynabo maintains fourth place with 9-9 record. Manati at the other side keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ponce and Santurce. Guaynabo will play against higher ranked Aguada (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Santurce between Gigantes and Cangrejeros. Third ranked Gigantes (10-8) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Cangrejeros (7-12). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for Jaylen Nowell who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 4 assists. Gigantes' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Davon Jefferson with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Gigantes have a solid series of four victories in a row. Carolina maintains third place with 10-8 record having seven points less than leader San German, which they share with Aguada. Santurce lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ponce and Manati. Carolina will meet league's leader Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Caguas were crushed by Bayamon in a road game 107-80. Aguada beat Ponce at home 99-97. Santurce destroyed Carolina on the opponent's court 98-79. Mayaguez unfortunately lost to Arecibo in a home game 86-96. Caguas managed to beat Quebradillas on the road 119-112.



Santurce - Carolina 80-82

A very close game took place in Santurce between Gigantes and Cangrejeros. Third ranked Gigantes (10-8) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Cangrejeros (7-12). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 82-80 on Tuesday evening. Carolina made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Carolina made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) helped adding 13 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Gigantes have a solid series of four victories in a row. Carolina maintains third place with 10-8 record having seven points less than leader San German, which they share with Aguada. Santurce lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ponce and Manati. Carolina will meet league's leader Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurce: D.Jefferson 24+15reb+2ast, R.Angel 21+7reb+3ast, C.McKeithan 10+2ast, E.Maldonado 8, C.Onuaku 6+3reb+3ast, J.Howard 5+1reb+1ast
Carolina: N.Jaylen 25+1reb+4ast, W.Tremont 13+2reb+6ast, D.Rivera 11+5reb, C.George 10+9reb+2ast, C.Jesus 10+1reb, E.Ortiz 6+5reb+2ast

Bayamon - Caguas 107-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Criollos' (11-7) road loss to first ranked Vaqueros (13-9) 80-107 on Tuesday. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a great evening for American Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 5 assists. The former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) helped adding 18 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Bayamon and four Caguas players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-9 record. Loser Criollos keep the second position with seven games lost. Bayamon will meet at home Carolina (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caguas will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caguas: M.Brown 23+8reb, T.Trice II 12+5reb+5ast, C.Lopez 12+3reb+3ast, L.King 12+6reb+2ast, L.Rivera 6+1reb+1ast, O.Medina 4+4reb+1ast
Bayamon: G.Jaylin 26+4reb+5ast, B.Gary 18+7reb+9ast, C.Xavier 15+7reb, C.Jae 12+2reb+4ast, M.Javier 10+6reb+7ast, C.Jordan 7+6reb+1ast

Aguada - Ponce 99-97

No shocking result in a game in Aguada where third ranked Santeros (10-8) edged 5th ranked Leones (7-12) 99-97 on Wednesday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) helped adding 23 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Jalen Crutcher (187-1999, college: Dayton) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists and the other American import power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Ponce players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains third place with 10-8 record having seven points less than leader San German, which they share with Carolina. Ponce lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Manati and Santurce. Aguada will meet Guaynabo (#4) on the road in the next round. Ponce will play against the league's leader San German and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.Crutcher 21+3reb+10ast, J.Murphy 21+8reb+1ast, B.Manek 20+6reb+5ast, J.De Jesus 14+1reb+3ast, D.Bazley 9+9reb, C.Negron 6+2reb
Aguada: M.Rigoberto 28+6reb+4ast, W.Jacob 23+9reb+2ast, C.Manny 15+3reb+2ast, A.Leandro 9+2reb+1ast, G.Ivan 9+3reb+5ast, H.Noah 5+2reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Manati 88-87

Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Fourth ranked Mets (9-9) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Osos (7-12) 88-87 in the fight for the fourth place. Guaynabo players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) contributed with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import point guard Kendric Davis (183-1999, college: Memphis) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for Manati. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guaynabo maintains fourth place with 9-9 record. Manati at the other side keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ponce and Santurce. Guaynabo will play against higher ranked Aguada (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: K.Doolittle 21+14reb+6ast, K.Davis 20+6reb+10ast, T.Rolon 15+1reb+1ast, T.Davis 13+12reb, J.Rodriguez 7+6reb, A.Abreu 6+2reb
Guaynabo: R.Ismael 22+7reb, P.Jaysean 21+5reb+9ast, K.Brandon 19+6reb+5ast, W.Devin 15+6reb+2ast, C.Torrey 8+7reb+5ast, A.Eric 3+2reb+1ast

Carolina - Santurce 79-98

There was a minor upset in Carolina where 3rd placed Gigantes (10-8) were rolled over by sixth ranked Cangrejeros (7-12) 98-79 on Thursday. Santurce held Carolina to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.0 percent accuracy of the winners and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Santurce outrebounded Carolina 37-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) helped adding 14 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) with 28 points and the former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) scored 16 points and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santurce moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ponce and Manati. Loser Gigantes keeps the third position with eight games lost. They share it with Aguada. Santurce will meet at home league's second-placed Arecibo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolina will play against the league's leader Bayamon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: J.Nowell 28+2reb+2ast, T.Waters 16+7ast, R.Daniel 15+5reb+1ast, O.Evander 6+1ast, S.James Jr. 5+5reb+1ast, J.Cruz 5
Santurce: C.Ian 21+4reb+2ast, J.Davon 20+15reb+3ast, H.Jordan 15+1reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 14+5reb+13ast, M.Corey 8+1ast, P.Isaiah 8+3reb+1ast

Mayaguez - Arecibo 86-96

Rather predictable result in Mayaguez where second ranked Capitanes (13-4) beat 4th placed Indios (8-11) 96-86 on Thursday. Arecibo outrebounded Mayaguez 44-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Australian forward Jack McVeigh (203-1996, college: Nebraska) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points. Guard Diego Pellot (185-2001, college: St.Mary's, TX) helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) with 15 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Capitanes have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Arecibo maintains second place with 13-4 record having five points less than leader San German. Mayaguez lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. Arecibo will meet Santurce (#6) on the road in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Manati and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: N.Sobey 15+3reb+4ast, J.Erazo 12+6reb+1ast, J.Placer-Diaz 12+1reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 10+5reb+1ast, S.Waardenburg 8+1reb+3ast, B.Santiago 5+2reb
Arecibo: M.Jack 26+3reb+3ast, P.Diego 15+6reb+4ast, P.Rafael 12+8reb+2ast, S.Tim 11+9reb+1ast, J.Muniz 8+2ast, S.Malachi 7+1reb+5ast

Quebradillas - Caguas 112-119

Not a big story in a game in Quebradillas where 6th ranked Piratas (4-15) were defeated by second ranked Criollos (11-7) 119-112 on Thursday. Caguas made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) helped adding 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Criollos' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Caguas maintains second place with 11-7 record having six points less than leader San German. Loser Piratas keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. Caguas will meet at home Carolina (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 24+3reb+10ast, T.Robinson 21+14reb+3ast, N.Jr Jameer 17+4reb+5ast, P.Wheeler 16+2reb+2ast, W.Cruz 14+3reb+1ast, V.Liz 12+4reb+4ast
Caguas: B.Moses 24+15reb+1ast, K.Louis 24+5reb+4ast, T.Travis 21+2reb+10ast, L.Christian 14+3reb+4ast, K.Alexander 10+4reb+5ast, R.Luis 7+1reb

San German - Bayamon 94-71

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Atleticos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Atleticos smashed leader Vaqueros in San German 94-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. San German held Bayamon to an opponent 18.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Bayamon 44-25 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) who recorded 11 points and 5 rebounds and the former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) added 7 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atleticos have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. which they share with defeated Bayamon. Defending champion Bayamon still keeps top place with nine games lost. Bayamon will play next round against strong Carolina trying to get back on the winning streak. San German will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Ponce on the road.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: J.Galloway 14+2reb, X.Cooks 11+5reb+2ast, J.Crowder 10+4reb+1ast, I.Palermo 9+4reb+1ast, L.Hernandez 8+2reb+1ast, G.Browne 7+4reb+5ast
San German: H.Montrezl 20+10reb+2ast, A.Curbelo 18+10reb+7ast, P.Nick 17+2reb+2ast, P.Jorge 13+1reb+2ast, T.Jorge 6+7reb+2ast, H.Alex 5+5reb+3ast