Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Awards 2017 - Aug 17, 2017
Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN 1st Team 2017
Browne
Liz
Wilkins
Laury
Diaz
Finals MVP: Tu Holloway (182-G-89) of Quebradillas Player of the Year: Gary Browne (185-G-93) of Ironi Nes-Ziona Guard of the Year: Gary Browne (185-G-93) of Ironi Nes-Ziona Forward of the Year: Damien Wilkins (6'6''-G-80) of Indiana P. Center of the Year: Jorge Bryan Diaz (210-C-89) of Quebradillas Imported Player of the Year: Damien Wilkins (6'6''-G-80) of Indiana P. Domestic Player of the Year: Gary Browne (185-G-93) of Ironi Nes-Ziona Defensive Player of the Year: Gilberto Clavell (200-F-89) of Aguada Rookie of the Year: Chris Ortiz (203-F-93) of Fajardo Most Improved Player of the Year: Gary Browne (185-G-93) of Ironi Nes-Ziona Best Sixth Man of the Year: Chris Gaston (201-PF-89) of Aguada Coach of the Year: Wilhelmus Caanen of San German
Quebradillas are the new BSN champions. They overcame Arecibo in the decisive seventh game of the championship series. Capitanes trailed by 14 points at halftime and as many as 17 after three quarters before a 39-30 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 90-98 at the end of the game. Piratas made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Piratas made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Alejandro Carmona (194-83) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Tu Holloway (182-89, college: Xavier) contributed with 10 points and 9 assists for the winners and was named the MVP. The former international swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Mississippi) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Davon Jefferson (204-86, college: USC) added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Capitanes. Five Piratas and four Capitanes players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Quebradillas: A.Carmona 19+12reb+4ast, M.Rosario 14+2reb+2ast, W.Daniels 13+5reb+1ast, J.Garcia 12+1reb+2ast, T.Holloway 10+3reb+9ast, J.Bryan Diaz 10+4reb Arecibo: D.Huertas 23+11reb+4ast, W.Hodge 17+1reb+7ast, D.Jefferson 15+10reb+2ast, A.Cruz 10+4ast, D.Clemente 9+1reb+1ast, C.Elonu 9+4reb+1ast
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Team East celebrate victory in All-Star Game - May 29, 2017
Team East - Team West 125:120
Team East claimed victory in All-Star Game in Aguada. Victor Liz (193-SG-86) stepped up with 26 points to pace the winners. Carlos Arroyo (188-PG-79, college: FIU, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 3 points, 21 assists and 5 rebounds to be named the MVP. Team West grabbed a 25:19 lead after the first period. Team East sank 37 points in the second quarter to pull within 5 points. Team West drained 31 points in the third term to secure a 7-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. But Team East erupted for 40 points in the final frame to snatch victory. Alexander Galindo (200-PF-85, college: FIU) delivered 20 points, while Damien Wilkins chipped in 18 points for the winners. Chris Gaston (201-PF-89, college: Fordham) responded with 36 points and 11 rebounds for Team West. Michael Rosario (190-SG-90, college: Florida) had 19 points in the loss. Isaac Sosa Carrion (190-G-90, college: Canisius) celebrated victory in Three-Point Shootout Contest, while Carlos Emory (196-F-91) claimed victory in Slam Dunk Contest.
Puerto Rican BSN All-Star Game 2017 Rosters - Jun 5, 2017
