BSN Round 24 (Regular Season): Mets lose to Gigantes

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 24 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Mets (13-9). They were defeated by third ranked Gigantes (14-12) 85-78 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mets. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Gigantes have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Guaynabo at the other side dropped to the second place with nine games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Carolina. Guaynabo will play next round against Ponce trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mayaguez at home.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Gigantes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gigantes defeated second-best Criollos in Carolina 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds and Tremont Waters supported him with 26 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points, 13 assists and 4 steals by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gigantes (14-12) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Caguas at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost. Caguas will play next round against Bayamon trying to get back on the winning streak. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mayaguez at home.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Arecibo. First ranked host Capitanes (19-5) defeated 3rd ranked Piratas (11-14) 91-82. The best player for the winners was Jahlil Okafor who scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Capitanes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Emmanuel Mudiay who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Arecibo maintains first position with 19-5 record. Loser Piratas dropped to the fourth place with 14 games lost. Arecibo will meet Ponce (#5) in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's second-placed Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: San German was destroyed by Ponce on the opponent's court 116-81. Manati managed to outperform Santurce in a home game 111-97. Ponce was rolled over Aguada on the road 100-75.



Ponce - San German 116-81

There was a minor upset in Juana Diaz where their close opponent Atleticos (10-16) were crushed by fifth ranked Leones (10-13) 116-81 on Tuesday. Ponce dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Atleticos's 40. Ponce looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) who scored 26 points. International forward Aleem Ford (203-1996, college: Wisconsin) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Leones players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) who recorded 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international center Jorge Bryan Diaz (210-1989, college: Nebraska) added 14 points and 6 rebounds 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. Ponce maintains fifth position with 10-13 record. Loser Atleticos dropped to the sixth place with 16 games lost. Ponce will meet at home league's second-placed Guaynabo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. San German will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.Murphy 26+2reb, J.Ruiz 20+3reb, A.Ford 14+7reb+3ast, B.Jordan 12+4reb+4ast, B.Allen 12+4reb+7ast, C.Negron 8+3reb
San German: N.Mason 19+1reb+2ast, J.Bryan Diaz 14+6reb+1ast, E.Ayala 10+3reb, G.Sanabria 9+2ast, T.Fernandez 8+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 6+3reb+3ast

Manati - Santurce 111-97

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Manati where fifth ranked Osos (12-14) defeated one of their biggest challengers Cangrejeros (11-12) 111-97 on Wednesday. Manati made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Manati had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was international point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) who scored 28 points and 9 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Naturalized Panamanian point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Osos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manati moved-up to fourth place. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the fifth position with 12 games lost. Manati will meet higher ranked Aguada (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Guaynabo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manati: J.Howard 28+3reb+9ast, J.Jackson 19+5reb+6ast, I.Sosa 15+5reb+3ast, C.Diallo 13+6reb+3ast, A.Morales 12+5reb+2ast, T.Davis 10+6reb+1ast
Santurce: A.Matias 23+7reb+2ast, T.Harvey 19+2reb+5ast, J.Sullinger 19+11reb+5ast, X.Zambrana 8+5reb, K.Rose 7+1reb+4ast, J.Martinez 6+2reb+1ast

Carolina - Caguas 97-92

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Gigantes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gigantes defeated second-best Criollos in Carolina 97-92. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Carolina made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) supported him with 26 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points, 13 assists and 4 steals by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Caguas. The former international Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gigantes (14-12) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Caguas at the other side dropped to the third place with ten games lost. Caguas will play next round against Bayamon trying to get back on the winning streak. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mayaguez at home.
Top scorers:
Carolina: T.Waters 26+1reb+5ast, S.James Jr. 24+16reb+1ast, B.Goodwin 16+3reb+8ast, I.Cruz 15+4reb+1ast, J.Cruz 6+1reb, G.Conditt IV 6+5reb
Caguas: J.Jenkins 26+3reb+1ast, T.Trice II 23+4reb+13ast, D.Collier 15+15reb, A.Kappos 11, A.Mitchell 5+8reb+1ast, J.Josiah 4+1reb+1ast

Arecibo - Quebradillas 91-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Arecibo. First ranked host Capitanes (19-5) defeated 3rd ranked Piratas (11-14) 91-82. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who scored 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Capitanes' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) added 21 points respectively. Four Quebradillas players scored in double figures. Arecibo maintains first position with 19-5 record. Loser Piratas dropped to the fourth place with 14 games lost. Arecibo will meet Ponce (#5) in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's second-placed Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: J.Okafor 27+7reb+4ast, A.Plummer 24+7reb+4ast, V.Liz 17+8reb, D.Stockton 9+2reb+6ast, J.Rodriguez 6+6reb+1ast, G.Diaz 3+4reb+1ast
Quebradillas: T.Odiase 21+3reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 17+5reb+4ast, P.Wheeler 15+7reb, I.Pineiro 11+5reb+1ast, G.Clavell 6+2reb+2ast, G.Clavell 6+3reb+2ast

Aguada - Ponce 100-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Leones' (10-13) road loss to fourth ranked Aguada (12-16) 75-100 on Thursday. Aguada shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Aguada players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who recorded 14 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) added 19 points 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. Aguada have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Leones keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. Aguada will meet at home Manati (#4) in the next round. Ponce will play against the league's second-placed Guaynabo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aguada: J.Meeks 24+5reb+4ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 18+6reb+5ast, J.Febres 15+1reb+1ast, D.Clemente 14+2reb+2ast, S.Mac 12+6reb+9ast, M.Camper 9+2reb+1ast
Ponce: J.Ruiz 19+2reb, B.Jordan 14+9reb+8ast, J.Murphy 7+1reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 6+4reb+3ast, M.Hernandez 5+1reb+1ast, A.Ford 4+2reb

Carolina - Guaynabo 85-78

Round 24 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Mets (13-9). They were defeated by third ranked Gigantes (14-12) 85-78 on Thursday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mets. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American EJ Crawford (198-1998, college: Iona, agency: 011 Sports) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Guaynabo players scored in double figures. Gigantes have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Guaynabo at the other side dropped to the second place with nine games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Carolina. Guaynabo will play next round against Ponce trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mayaguez at home.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.James Jr. 18+8reb+1ast, B.Goodwin 17+2reb+3ast, J.Cruz 16+3reb+2ast, I.Cruz 11+1reb, A.Franklin 8+5reb+3ast, T.Waters 7+6reb+7ast
Guaynabo: R.Hollis-Jefferson 19+8reb+7ast, B.Santiago 12+1reb+1ast, E.Crawford 12+5reb+1ast, C.Silva 11+6reb, J.Paige 9+2reb+4ast, J.Miranda 6+2reb+2ast