BSN Round 18 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Tenth defeat of league's leader Capitanes (12-10) against third ranked Indios (12-10) 99-94 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mayaguez made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Indios' coach Ivan Velez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) replied with 24 points and 6 assists for Arecibo. Mayaguez keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Arecibo. Arecibo will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Mayaguez will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Arecibo on the road.
An interesting game for Piratas (11-8) which hosted in Quebradillas their close opponent Indios (12-10). Third ranked Piratas managed to get a 9-point victory 127-118. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tyquan Rolon chipped in 29 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas have an impressive five-game winning streak. Quebradillas maintains third position with 11-8 record having nine points less than leader Mayaguez. Mayaguez lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. They share the position with Arecibo. Quebradillas will play against Aguada (#6) at home in the next round. Mayaguez will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Cangrejeros (14-6) which played road game in Carolina against 4th ranked Gigantes (9-8). Second ranked Cangrejeros managed to get a 6-point victory 86-80. Jared Sullinger notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by Kristian Doolittle did not help to save the game for Carolina. Cangrejeros have an impressive six-game winning streak. Santurce maintains second position with 14-6 record having five points less than leader Mayaguez. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Manati (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: San German was beaten by Bayamon on the road 93-81. Aguada won against Guaynabo on its own court 99-93. Ponce managed to outperform Manati in a road game 96-87.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Darius Bazley of Ponce.



Bayamon - San German 93-81

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Vaqueros (17-5) beat 5th ranked Atleticos (7-12) in Bayamon 93-81 on Tuesday. Bayamon dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Atleticos's 38. Bayamon outrebounded San German 41-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Dominican swingman Chris Duarte (197-1997, college: Oregon) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for San German. His fellow American import forward Jalen Slawson (201-1999, college: Furman) added 20 points and 7 rebounds. Bayamon maintains first position with 17-5 record. San German at the other side keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Bayamon will meet Guaynabo (#5) on the road in the next round. San German will play against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: G.York 26+8reb+4ast, J.Slawson 20+7reb+1ast, A.Curbelo 10+6reb+6ast, S.Mennenga 7+3reb+2ast, T.Fernandez 6+4ast, A.Gordon 5
Bayamon: J.McGee 26+7reb+1ast, D.Gallinari 23+5reb+3ast, C.Duarte 15+14reb+9ast, R.Balkman 8+2reb+3ast, I.Palermo 7+2reb, J.Ezquerra 4+5reb+5ast

Quebradillas - Mayaguez 127-118

An interesting game for Piratas (11-8) which hosted in Quebradillas their close opponent Indios (12-10). Third ranked Piratas managed to get a 9-point victory 127-118. Quebradillas made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game. Mayaguez was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) scored 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 29 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists and New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds. Four Quebradillas and five Mayaguez players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Piratas have an impressive five-game winning streak. Quebradillas maintains third position with 11-8 record having nine points less than leader Mayaguez. Mayaguez lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. They share the position with Arecibo. Quebradillas will play against Aguada (#6) at home in the next round. Mayaguez will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 31+13reb+3ast, M.Doyle 26+9reb+13ast, S.Waardenburg 24+9reb+5ast, J.Erazo 19+4reb, N.Alvarez 13+1reb+4ast, J.Pacheco 3+5reb+4ast
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 35+3reb+7ast, T.Rolon 29+2reb+5ast, C.Emory 20+8reb+3ast, T.Robinson 14+20reb+1ast, P.Wheeler 11+2reb+1ast, Z.Smith 9+5reb

Aguada - Guaynabo 99-93

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Mets (8-12) lost to sixth ranked Santeros (5-13) in Aguada 93-99 on Wednesday. Aguada shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) notched 16 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and international power forward Arnaldo Toro (203-1997, college: St.John's, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 8 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 27 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by American center DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Guaynabo. His fellow American import guard Bryce Cotton (182-1992, college: Providence, agency: Pensack Sports) added 17 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aguada maintains sixth position with 5-13 record. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Aguada will meet higher ranked Quebradillas (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaynabo will play against Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: D.Cousins 27+11reb+4ast, B.Forbes 17+3reb+2ast, B.Cotton 17+3reb+6ast, I.Romero 12+2reb, E.Andujar 6+3reb+2ast, B.Boyd 6+1reb+3ast
Aguada: N.Sobey 16+4reb+7ast, L.Allende 16+2reb+1ast, J.Eddie 14+4reb, J.Holland 13+3reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 13+7ast, G.Rosado 10+4reb

Carolina - Santurce 80-86

An interesting game for Cangrejeros (14-6) which played road game in Carolina against 4th ranked Gigantes (9-8). Second ranked Cangrejeros managed to get a 6-point victory 86-80. Santurce dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Gigantes's 38. Santurce outrebounded Carolina 40-29 including 26 on the defensive glass. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) notched a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Carolina. His fellow American import forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) added 21 points and 9 rebounds. Cangrejeros have an impressive six-game winning streak. Santurce maintains second position with 14-6 record having five points less than leader Mayaguez. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Manati (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Doolittle 24+8reb+3ast, R.Perry 21+9reb, I.Sosa 10+1reb+1ast, J.Cruz 6+4reb, D.Huertas 6+1reb+1ast, K.Simmons 6+2reb+6ast
Santurce: W.Hodge 24+2reb+4ast, J.Sullinger 19+10reb+2ast, I.Clark 12+2reb+4ast, B.Santiago 8+5reb, A.Matias 7+3reb+1ast, J.Bolden 6+10reb+2ast

Mayaguez - Arecibo 99-94

Tenth defeat of league's leader Capitanes (12-10) against third ranked Indios (12-10) 99-94 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mayaguez made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) contributed with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Indios' coach Ivan Velez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) replied with 24 points and 6 assists and Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Arecibo. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mayaguez keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Arecibo. Arecibo will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Mayaguez will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Arecibo on the road.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: B.Knight 24+3reb+6ast, J.Okafor 13+5reb+2ast, V.Liz 12+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 12+2reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 10+4reb, N.Rakocevic 9+6reb+2ast
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 22+10reb+3ast, S.Waardenburg 22+6reb+2ast, M.Doyle 20+6reb+5ast, N.Alvarez 11+2reb+6ast, J.Erazo 9+5reb+1ast, J.Pacheco 8+3reb+4ast

Manati - Ponce 87-96

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Leones (10-9) won against 6th ranked Osos (3-15) in Manati 96-87 on Thursday. Ponce made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game, while Manati only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Manati 40-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. American forward Darius Bazley (206-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) did not help to save the game for Manati. International point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) added 17 points and 5 assists. Four Ponce and five Manati players scored in double figures. Ponce maintains fourth position with 10-9 record. Manati lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 15 games lost. Ponce will meet at home San German (#5) in the next round. Manati will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Diallo 28+8reb+5ast, J.Howard 17+2reb+5ast, D.Hernandez 14+4reb, A.Morales 14+6reb+2ast, J.Shackelford 10+2reb+5ast, M.Bruesewitz 4+2reb+1ast
Ponce: D.Bazley 26+12reb+4ast, J.De Jesus 20+3reb+3ast, J.Murphy 18+7reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 18+1reb+3ast, J.Thompson IV 9+11reb, A.Ford 5+1reb