BSN Round 24 (Regular Season): San German lose to Bayamon

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 5 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Atleticos (20-10) in Bayamon on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Vaqueros (19-11) 86-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Atleticos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by San German's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bayamon made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and American Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized American center Julian Torres (206-1997, college: LSUA) with 13 points and 7 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. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-11 record which they share with defeated San German. San German at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. Bayamon are looking forward to face league's second-placed Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San German will play against Mayaguez and is hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Santurce's (#5) 99-92 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Guaynabo. The winners were led by American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Isaiah Pineiro supported him with 23 points. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Mets. Santurce have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Guaynabo at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. Santurce will play against Manati (#6) at home in the next round. Guaynabo will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Carolina between Cangrejeros and Gigantes. Fifth ranked Cangrejeros (14-14) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Gigantes (15-12). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Davon Jefferson who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Jaylen Nowell who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Cangrejeros have a solid three-game winning streak. Santurce moved-up to fourth place. Loser Gigantes keeps the third position with 12 games lost. Santurce will meet at home Manati (#6) in the next round. Carolina will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Guaynabo destroyed Aguada on the opponent's court 107-82. Mayaguez was outscored by Ponce in a home game 101-120. Arecibo managed to beat Quebradillas on the road 92-88.



Aguada - Guaynabo 82-107:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Aguada where 3rd ranked Santeros (13-14) were crushed by fourth ranked Mets (13-15) 107-82 on Saturday. Guaynabo dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Santeros's 30. Guaynabo outrebounded Aguada 39-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Guaynabo looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. ex-international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Mets players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) who recorded 20 points and 6 assists and ex-international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively. 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. Despite that victory Guaynabo went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Santeros keeps the third place with 14 games lost. Guaynabo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguada will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: J.Wiley 20+3reb+6ast, J.Jenkins 10+3reb+2ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 9+1reb+6ast, A.Barea 8+4reb+1ast, R.Antonio 7+3reb, M.Camper 6+4reb+1ast
Guaynabo: P.Jaysean 21+5reb+7ast, R.Ismael 21+13reb+4ast, W.Malik 19+8reb+4ast, C.Torrey 13+2reb+2ast, K.Brandon 9+2reb+6ast, G.GianFranco 9+2reb+1ast

Carolina - Santurce 84-85:
A very close game took place in Carolina between Cangrejeros and Gigantes. Fifth ranked Cangrejeros (14-14) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Gigantes (15-12). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 85-84 on Saturday evening. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The other American import swingman Ian Clark (190-1991, college: Belmont) chipped in 19 points. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and ex-international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU, agency: Shark Sports Management) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists respectively. Cangrejeros have a solid three-game winning streak. Santurce moved-up to fourth place. Loser Gigantes keeps the third position with 12 games lost. Santurce will meet at home Manati (#6) in the next round. Carolina will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: J.Nowell 33+2reb+4ast, T.Waters 13+5reb+12ast, G.Conditt IV 12+11reb+2ast, R.Daniel 9+10reb, H.Tyson 8+4reb+2ast, S.James Jr. 8+2reb
Santurce: J.Davon 20+10reb+4ast, C.Ian 19+2reb+3ast, C.Devon 11+5reb+2ast, W.D.J. 10+7reb+3ast, M.Angel 9+1reb+1ast, H.Walter 8+4ast

Mayaguez - Ponce 101-120:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Leones' (12-17) road victory over 5th ranked Indios (10-17) 120-101 on Saturday. Ponce shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 60.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991) who scored 32 points and 5 assists. ex-international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) who recorded 22 points and 6 assists and New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ponce maintains fourth position with 12-17 record. Loser Indios keeps the fifth place with 17 games lost. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mayaguez will play against the league's leader San German (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: N.Sobey 22+4reb+6ast, T.Harrison 20+6reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 16+3reb+7ast, C.Luis 13+2reb, B.Santiago 12+3reb+1ast, E.German 8+2reb+1ast
Ponce: D.Jezreel 32+3reb+5ast, M.Jordan 25+9reb, M.Brady 14+6reb+7ast, C.Jalen 14+3reb+12ast, F.Tjader 13+4reb+3ast, R.Thomas 10+5reb

Quebradillas - Arecibo 88-92:
Not a big story in a game in Quebradillas where 6th ranked Piratas (9-20) were defeated by second ranked Capitanes (15-11) 92-88 on Saturday. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. International forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Five Capitanes players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who recorded 23 points and 4 assists and international Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St.) added 16 points respectively. Arecibo maintains second position with 15-11 record having 4 victories less than leader San German. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 20 games lost. Arecibo will meet at home league's leader Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quebradillas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 23+1reb+4ast, G.Clavell 16+1reb+2ast, P.Wheeler 11+3reb+2ast, A.Cowan Jr. 9+1reb, C.Emory 8+4reb+1ast, G.Basile 7+6reb
Arecibo: M.RJ 23+8reb+3ast, S.Tim 21+10reb+5ast, W.Derrick 15+2reb+8ast, P.Alfonso 12+2reb+3ast, L.Cady 10+6reb+1ast, P.Rafael 5+3reb+1ast

Bayamon - San German 86-57:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Atleticos (20-10) in Bayamon on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Vaqueros (19-11) 86-57. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Atleticos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by San German's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bayamon made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and American Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette, agency: Shark Sports Management) who added 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized American center Julian Torres (206-1997, college: LSUA) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and American swingman Onzie Branch (201-1991, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 4 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 19-11 record which they share with defeated San German. San German at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. Bayamon are looking forward to face league's second-placed Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San German will play against Mayaguez and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
San German: J.Torres 13+7reb, K.Rose 9+2reb+1ast, H.Marlon 8+1reb, N.Perkins 6+5reb, R.Hopping 4, J.Pacheco 4+1ast
Bayamon: J.Damian 13+3reb+3ast, C.Jae 13+5reb+3ast, C.Jordan 13+4reb, T.Stephen 11+2reb+3ast, B.Gary 9+6reb+8ast, P.Isaiah 9+4reb+4ast

Guaynabo - Santurce 92-99:
Very significant was Santurce's (#5) 99-92 road victory against one of their biggest challengers Guaynabo. Cangrejeros made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The winners were led by American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) who scored that evening 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and ex-international Isaiah Pineiro (201-1995, college: San Diego) supported him with 23 points. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) did not help to save the game for Mets. ex-international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) added 20 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santurce have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Guaynabo at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. Santurce will play against Manati (#6) at home in the next round. Guaynabo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: I.Romero 26+6reb+6ast, J.Paige 20+2reb+6ast, B.Knight 18+4reb+4ast, T.Craig 15+3reb+5ast, M.Williams 6+7reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 4+1reb+1ast
Santurce: P.Isaiah 23+3reb, J.Davon 17+6reb+2ast, W.D.J. 15+9reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 12+4reb+8ast, C.Ian 11+1reb+2ast, M.Emmanuel 8+1reb+1ast