James Milton
Group A
Sheffield Bulldogs - La Calle 65-69
Very significant game was Sheffield Bulldogs (0-2) loss against La Calle 6 (2-0) 65-69. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican player Bryan Garcia (190-F) who led the winners with a hot hand by scoring 20 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 3 assists. The Dominican club trailed most of the game but found a away to pull out the late victory. Bulldog forward P.J. Reason (193-SF-1992, college: Co.Georgia) came up with a solid game by scoring 18 points and 6 rebounds in the defeat.
Top Player:
La Calle: Bryan Garcia 20+6reb+3ast
Group B
GIE Cibao Immortals - Atlanta Kings 94-62
The hosting GIE Cibao Immortals (2-0) dominated start to finish in a win over Atlanta Kings (0-2). The Dominican club looked amazing with a 94-62 win Friday night. The best player for the winners was Dominican guard Oliver Garcia (188-G-1996) who had 29 points (!!!), 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 blocks. Nick Banyard (203-F-1994, college: UCF, agency: Octagon Europe) continues to be a big time performer. He chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals!! Adris Rodriguez added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the win. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marquis Barnes who recorded 22 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds in a losing effort.
Top Player:
Immortals: Oliver Garcia 29+4reb+4stl
Parque City - BC Uprise RD 71-86
The final game of the Thursday night was Parque City verses BC Uprise RD. Parque City were defeated by BC Uprise 86-71. BC Uprise dominated the game with very aggressive defense in the first half! They also outrebounded the Dominicans 40-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great day for American post James Milton (204-F-1992, college: Stevenson) with 27 points and 20 rebounds. Fellow American Dyron Anderson scored 14 points (!!!) and 4 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Dominican guard Victor Cruz by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in a losing effort.
Top Player:
BC Uprise: James Milton 27+20reb+3ast
Tags : JAMES MILTON, BC UPRISE RD, UNITED CUP BASKETBALL
