BSN Round 29 (Regular Season): Caguas keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Criollos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Criollos smashed 4th placed Leones in Caguas 104-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Ponce's players. Point guard Luis Rivera (180-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 5 assists. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Bryan Powell (198-2000, college: Pace) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Ponce. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ponce at the other side keeps the fourth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Manati.
The game in Mayaguez supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Cangrejeros (18-15) played at the court of 5th ranked Indios (13-21). Cangrejeros smashed Indios 111-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. American swingman Ian Clark (190-1991, college: Belmont) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Xavier Zambrana chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds. 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. Cangrejeros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Santurce maintains third place with 18-15 record having four points less than leader Caguas. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the fifth position with 21 games lost.
The game in Guaynabo was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gigantes (18-16) played at the court of 5th ranked Mets (14-19). Gigantes defeated Mets 111-96 on Sunday. Scottie James Jr nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Ryan Pearson came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Guaynabo in the defeat. Mets' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Carolina maintains fourth place with 18-16 record. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 19 games lost.

In the last two games of round 29 Quebradillas were beaten by Aguada on the road 98-90. Carolina was destroyed by Manati on its own court 85-123.
The most impressive performance of 29th round was 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists by Kristian Doolittle of Manati.



Mayaguez - Santurce 78-111:
The game in Mayaguez supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Cangrejeros (18-15) played at the court of 5th ranked Indios (13-21). Cangrejeros smashed Indios 111-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Santurce made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Santurce outrebounded Mayaguez 42-23 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santurce shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American swingman Ian Clark (190-1991, college: Belmont) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Xavier Zambrana (193-1991) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and ex-international swingman Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) scored 17 points. 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. Cangrejeros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Santurce maintains third place with 18-15 record having four points less than leader Caguas. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the fifth position with 21 games lost.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: J.Ruiz 22+5reb+1ast, B.Santiago Jr. 17+1reb+1ast, C.Bradley 11+5reb+1ast, A.Neftali 8+2reb+6ast, I.Gaiter 6+4ast, J.Placer-Diaz 5
Santurce: Z.Xavier 18+6reb+1ast, M.Emmanuel 17+4reb+4ast, M.Corey 16+6ast, C.Ian 16+5reb+5ast, A.Rodriguez 13+6reb+5ast, F.Kenneth 11+6reb+2ast

Guaynabo - Carolina 96-111:
The game in Guaynabo was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gigantes (18-16) played at the court of 5th ranked Mets (14-19). Gigantes defeated Mets 111-96 on Sunday. Carolina made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Carolina outrebounded Guaynabo 45-34 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) accounted for 8 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. American forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) came up with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard GianFranco Grafals (193, college: Nova SE) added 20 points respectively for Guaynabo in the defeat. Mets' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Carolina maintains fourth place with 18-16 record. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: G.Grafals 20+4reb+2ast, R.Pearson 18+7reb+1ast, I.Romero 13+3reb+2ast, D.Clemente 11+2ast, K.Maura 9+4reb+6ast, B.Boyd 8+3reb+6ast
Carolina: J.Scottie 28+10reb, R.Daniel 16+10reb+1ast, D.Dominguez 15+4reb+2ast, J.Rivera 12+7reb, T.Hunter 11+2ast, L.Luis 8+7reb+12ast

Aguada - Quebradillas 98-90:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Santeros (17-17) beat 6th ranked Piratas (9-24) in Aguada 98-90 on Monday. Aguada dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 44. Aguada outrebounded Quebradillas 41-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American swingman Manny Camper (201-1999, college: Siena) nailed 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Santeros' coach Rafael Cruz used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. International Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St.) came up with 23 points and 5 assists and American-Italian forward Grant Basile (206-2000, college: Virginia Tech) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Quebradillas in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Aguada moved-up to second place. Quebradillas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: G.Clavell 23+2reb+5ast, S.Reinaldo 15+2reb+4ast, G.Basile 14+6reb+3ast, D.Vaughn 12+5reb+2ast, J.Alvarez 12+2reb, D.Reese 7+1reb+1ast
Aguada: F.Jase 16+4reb+2ast, C.Manny 15+8reb+3ast, M.Rigoberto 13+7reb+5ast, G.Ivan 10+5ast, W.Jacob 10+7reb+4ast, R.Morales 9+2reb+2ast

Caguas - Ponce 104-80:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Criollos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Criollos smashed 4th placed Leones in Caguas 104-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leones. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Ponce's players. Point guard Luis Rivera (180-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 5 assists. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Bryan Powell (198-2000, college: Pace) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds and Fernando Caballero (185-2001, college: PR-Rio Piedras) added 16 points in the effort for Ponce. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ponce at the other side keeps the fourth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Manati.
Top scorers:
Ponce: C.Fernando 16+4reb+2ast, B.Powell 12+9reb+2ast, A.Vasquez 12+3reb+1ast, J.Walker 10+5reb+4ast, F.Omar 7+2reb+1ast, S.Kenneth 6+2reb+1ast
Caguas: R.Luis 18+3reb+5ast, K.Louis 17+6reb+2ast, J.Denton 13+5reb+2ast, B.Moses 12+7reb+1ast, R.Richard 11+6reb+1ast, T.Travis 8+15ast

Carolina - Manati 85-123:
There was a minor upset when 4th placed Gigantes (18-16) were smashed by sixth ranked Osos (15-19) in Carolina 123-85 on Monday. Manati shot 61.6 percent from the field and made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Manati outrebounded Carolina 40-25 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and ex-international Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) accounted for 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Osos' coach Ivan Rios felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists and forward Joshua Rivera (198-2003, college: Seton Hall) added 18 points respectively for Carolina in the defeat. Five Manati and four Carolina players scored in double figures. Manati moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ponce. Loser Gigantes keeps the fourth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Carolina: R.Joshua 18+3reb+2ast, O.Evander 16+5ast, L.Lopez 14+4reb+11ast, D.Dyondre 13+3reb+2ast, S.Antonio Tory 6+5reb+3ast, D.Rivera 6+4reb+3ast
Manati: N.Jameer 22+4reb+4ast, R.Jonathan 18+12reb+1ast, I.Sosa 18+2reb, D.Kristian 15+10reb+11ast, R.Tyquan 13+3reb+2ast, D.Cheick 9+2reb+1ast